Basophil levels in PBMC population during childhood acute wheeze/asthma are associated with future exacerbations

Publication date: Available online 21 July 2018

Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology

Author(s): Jonatan Leffler, Anya C. Jones, Elysia M. Hollams, Franciska Prastanti, Peter N. Le Souëf, Patrick G. Holt, Anthony Bosco, Ingrid A. Laing, Deborah H. Strickland

Encapsulating summary

Our data suggest that a basophil level above 0.18% of the PBMC population during an acute respiratory exacerbation is associated with an increased risk for future exacerbations in children with asthma and/or wheeze.

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