From: IgE is associated with exacerbations and lung function decline in COPD
IgE ≥ 100 IU/l in serum | COSYCONET (n = 2280 patients) (%) | WISDOM (n = 2477 patients) (%) |
---|---|---|
Total population | 31.2 | 34.2 |
All males | 36.6 | 35.4 |
Male current smokers | 41.1 | 36.0 |
Male ex-smokers | 34.7 | 35.0 |
All females | 23.6 | 28.7 |
Female current smokers | 25.2 | 30.7 |
Female ex-smokers | 22.7 | 27.5 |