| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8750837 | Respiratory Investigation | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
A high neutrophil percentage in the BAL and the level of fibrin deposition in lung biopsy specimens are considered predictive factors of OP relapse during the tapering or after the cessation of steroid therapy. Patients without these findings may be treated with low-dose corticosteroids.
Keywords
KL-6COPSpO2SOPSP-DWBCHRCTBALNCAGGOantinuclear antibodyANABALFhigh-resolution computed tomographycomputed tomographyOrganizing pneumoniaKrebs von den Lungen-6BAL fluidrheumatoid factorconfidence intervalNeutrophil chemotactic activityFibrinbronchoalveolar lavagelactate dehydrogenaseLDHodds ratioNeutrophiliaSurfactant protein DC reactive proteinCRPground-glass opacityCorticosteroidwhite blood cells
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Authors
Yasutaka MD, Tetsuji MD, Yasuharu MD, Ryogo MD, Shin MD, Sayaka MD, Ryota MD, Katsuya MD, Ryota MD, Nobuya MD,