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