Is analysis of exhaled breath condensate equivalent to that of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid?

K. Nakamura, M. Mikuniya, S. Takanashi, A. Hayashi, T. Morimoto, K. Taima, K. Okumura (Hirosaki, Japan)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Biomarkers of allergic inflammation
Session: Biomarkers of allergic inflammation
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 476
Disease area: Airway diseases

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