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Review paper

The neutrophil‐to‐lymphocyte ratio as a marker of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and its exacerbations: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Volume: 48, Issue: 8
Published: Jun 20, 2018
Abstract
Introduction The main white blood cell populations, neutrophils and lymphocytes, are involved in the pathophysiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ). We conducted a systematic review and meta‐analysis of studies investigating the relationship between the neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio ( NLR , a marker of subclinical inflammation), presence of COPD , and its exacerbations. Methods A comprehensive literature search was conducted...
Paper Details
Title
The neutrophil‐to‐lymphocyte ratio as a marker of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and its exacerbations: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Published Date
Jun 20, 2018
Volume
48
Issue
8
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