Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5953966 | Chest | 2015 | 51 Pages |
Abstract
Airway IL-1β and systemic inflammation are associated with frequent exacerbations and may mediate a vicious cycle between previous and future exacerbations in COPD. Treatment strategies aimed at attenuating these inflammatory pathways to reduce COPD exacerbations deserve further investigation.
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Juan-juan MD, PhD, Vanessa M. PhD, Katherine J. PhD, Peter G. MBBS,