Serum eosinophil cationic protein levels can be useful for predicting acute exacerbation of asthma

We report on a case in which five consecutive exacerbations of asthma were monitored by following serum eosinophil cationic protein (ECP) levels. The serum ECP level correlated well with each exacerbation and tended to increase even before the exacerbations of asthma became apparent. This case shows...

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Published in:Allergology international 1998, Vol.47 (2), p.143-146
Main Authors: Kamimura, Mitsuhiro, Yoshizawa, Atsuto, Sugiyama, Haruhito, Kudo, Koichiro, Kabe, Junzaburo
Format: Article
Language:English
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asthma attack
eosinophil cationic protein
predictive marker
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Summary:We report on a case in which five consecutive exacerbations of asthma were monitored by following serum eosinophil cationic protein (ECP) levels. The serum ECP level correlated well with each exacerbation and tended to increase even before the exacerbations of asthma became apparent. This case shows that serum levels of ECP can be useful markers of disease activity and may also be predictive markers for acute exacerbation.
ISSN:1323-8930
1440-1592
DOI:10.2332/allergolint.47.143