Table 2 Cellular infiltrate in the airway wall in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Asthma | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
|---|---|
T lymphocytes, CD4 | T lymphocytes, CD8 |
CD25 | CD25, VLA-1 |
Eosinophilia | Mild eosinophilia |
Activated eosinophils | Non-activated eosinophils |
Mast cells | Mast cells |
Neutrophils | Neutrophils |
| Â | Macrophages |