Procalcitonin, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, and C ‐Reactive Protein in Acute Pulmonary Exacerbations of Cystic Fibrosis

CONCLUSION: ESR and CRP are both useful markers for cystic fibrosis exacerbations, as levels rise with exacerbations. Baseline elevations in ESR and CRP were noted to show an increased risk for cystic fibrosis exacerbations. Procalcitonin, in contrast, is not a useful inflammatory marker. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: The Clinical Respiratory Journal - September 1, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Geoffrey Loh, Ilya V Ryaboy, Alicia French, Andrew Skabelund Tags: Original Article Source Type: research