Opinion|Videos|August 30, 2024
Biomarkers as Tools in Management of Type 2 Inflammation
Author(s)Reynold A. Panettieri Jr, MD
An expert in COPD delves into biomarkers indicative of type 2 inflammation and recommends diagnostic tests for assessing inflammation in COPD patients.
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Episodes in this series
- What biomarkers can reliably assess the presence of type 2 inflammation as a contributing factor in asthma or COPD?
- How can absolute eosinophil count specifically be used as a tool in this population for regimen selection? Does this biomarker have a role in predicting treatment response or patient outcomes?
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