The Role of Eosinophils in Diagnosing COPD

Author(s):

Fernando J. Martinez, MD, MS,Nicola Hanania, MD, MS

Focusing on the role of eosinophils in diagnosing COPD, the panel discusses how often they should be tested, the cut-off value, and the natural changes of eosinophils in the disease course.

EP: 1.Why is COPD Important?

EP: 2.COPD Traits Associated with Phenotypes

EP: 3.Insights Gleaned from Asthma Research for COPD

EP: 4.Biomarkers in COPD

EP: 5.Unmet Needs in the COPD Treatment Landscape

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EP: 6.The Role of Eosinophils in Diagnosing COPD

EP: 7.GOLD Treatment Guidelines and Evolving Therapeutic Approaches

EP: 8.Evolving Treatment Landscape in COPD

EP: 9.Emerging Treatment Approaches in COPD

EP: 10.Future Treatment Landscape for COPD

EP: 11.The Benefits of Earlier Diagnosis and Treatment of COPD

EP: 12.The Relationship Between Comorbidities in COPD

EP: 13.The Role of Primary Care Providers in Managing Patients with COPD

EP: 14.Key Takeaways on the Evolving COPD Treatment Landscape

What is the role of eosinophils in diagnosing COPD?

How often should they be tested?
What is the cut off value?
Discuss the natural changes of eosinophils in the disease course of COPD, during hospitalization.