Elevation of anti-elastin antibody in patients with asthma
It is often difficult to differentiate between asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and useful biomarkers are needed for accurate diagnosis.
Prevalence of small airways dysfunction in asthma with- and without-fixed airflow obstruction and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Small airways dysfunction (SAD) is not uncommon in asthma without fixed airflow obstruction (FAO).