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 |
| Macrophages |