The neutrophil‐to‐lymphocyte ratio as a marker of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and its exacerbations: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Abstract
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.A comprehensive literature search was conducted in Pubmed, Web of Science...
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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
Jul 5, 2018
Volume
48
Issue
8
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