Systemic inflammation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma: Similarities and differences.

Higashimoto, Yuji

Systemic inflammation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma: Similarities and differences. [electronic resource] - Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) Jan 2008 - 128-33 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1440-1843

10.1111/j.1440-1843.2007.01170.x doi


Acute-Phase Proteins--metabolism
Aged
Asthma--metabolism
Case-Control Studies
Cytokines--blood
Female
Humans
Inflammation Mediators--blood
Leukocyte Elastase--blood
Male
Middle Aged
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive--metabolism
Respiratory Function Tests
Smoking--adverse effects
Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-1--blood