Correlation between CAT score, inflammatory markers and pulmonary function tests in patient with acute exacerbation of COPD
Conclusions CAT score provides a reliable score of exacerbation severity as determined by lung functions but CRP and plasma fibrinogen are nonspecific markers for assessment of exacerbation severity.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research
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