Publications by authors named "Nicole Wing Hei Tung"
Arch Dis Child
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Neutrophils play a significant role in chronic lung inflammation in cystic fibrosis (CF), but their blood markers are rarely studied; the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a potential but underexplored biomarker.
- This study examined NLR in children with CF, linking it to clinical states like stable conditions and acute pulmonary exacerbations, using data collected from 2016-2021.
- Results showed that NLR increased significantly during acute exacerbations compared to stable states, particularly in females and older children, although it did not correlate with lung function, suggesting it may help track inflammation over time.
