Research Article: The Diagnostic and Assessment Value of Plasma Pentraxin in Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Abstract:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a worldwide disease with increasing morbidity and mortality. Recent population-based survey in China estimated nearly million people suffer from COPD. COPD in China accounts for % of global deaths., Of patients with COPD in the Asia-Pacific region population-based survey, % had at least one exacerbation in previous years, and % required hospitalization, which poses a major public health and economic burden. COPD is characterized by persistent and progressive airflow limitation with increased chronic inflammatory response, and the aggregation and activation of neutrophils play an important role in the pathogenesis of COPD. Moreover, it is well established that the systemic inflammation increased in COPD, especially in advanced stage or during exacerbations.
Introduction:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a worldwide disease with increasing morbidity and mortality. Recent population-based survey in China estimated nearly million people suffer from COPD. COPD in China accounts for % of global deaths. , Of patients with COPD in the Asia-Pacific region population-based survey, % had at least one exacerbation in previous years, and % required hospitalization, which poses a major public health and economic burden. COPD is characterized by persistent and progressive airflow…
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