Sputum neutrophils are related to functional status in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in subjects in airway colonization

F. L. Dente, L. Malagrinò, F. Costa, L. Melosini, A. Di Franco, M. L. Bartoli, C. Ferretti, M. De Santis, E. Bacci, P. L. Paggiaro (Pisa, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection and non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis
Session: Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection and non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2541
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory infections

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