The Role of Induced Sputum in Monitoring Airway Inflammation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- VernacularTitle:诱导痰在慢性阻塞性肺病气道炎症监测中的应用
- Author:
Yong QI
;
Lan YANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease;
Induced sputum;
Interleukin-8;
Airway inflammation
- From:
Journal of Chinese Physician
2000;0(12):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the role of induced sputum in monitoring airway inflammation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods Induced sputum was taken from 26 patients with stable COPD. IL-8 level in the sputum was detected, and the lung function of the patients was determined. 15 healthy volunteers served as control group. Results The total cell count and the number of AM and PMN in sputum were significantly higher in the patients than those in the control group (P
