Flu vaccine study reveals Nose's secret battle in COPD patients
NCT ID NCT04901455
First seen Feb 26, 2026 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study looked at how the nasal immune system responds to a live, weakened flu vaccine in 24 people with COPD. Researchers compared those who had frequent flare-ups (two or more in the past year) to those who did not. The goal was to understand differences in immune signals and virus growth in the nose, which may help explain why some people with COPD get sicker from the flu.
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Eastowne Medical Office Building
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States
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