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Macrophage Phagocytosis in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
In Brief
An observational study for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 56 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that have frequent chest infections are the patients most likely to become worse over time. Why these people are more susceptible to chest infections is not known. One reason might be that the white cells in their lungs called macrophages do not work properly. Normally, these cells remove all the debris inhaled into the lung. This can also include bacteria. In patients with COPD, these macrophages are not able to remove these particles. The research question addresses why this happens