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COPD: CT Imaging Aligns With Eosinophils

Quantitative imaging and lab data reveal patterns in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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Higher blood eosinophil counts in COPD patients correlate with reduced bronchial thickening and improved lung function, as revealed in a study involving 448 patients from a tertiary hospital in China. The research highlights that eosinophil levels of at least 2%, 150/µL, or 300/µL correspond to better pulmonary metrics such as lower emphysema index and improved forced vital capacity. Despite limitations such as a small sample size, the findings may enhance eosinophil-based risk stratification in COPD treatment.

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COPD: CT Imaging Aligns With Eosinophils

Quantitative imaging and lab data reveal patterns in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

  • by Julia Cipriano

  • February 18, 2026

  • 4 min

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