Sputum induction in severe exacerbations of asthma: safety of a modified method

Vieira M.O., Pizzichini E., Marques Steidle L.J., Kadletz da Silva J., Pizzichini M.M.M.

Source: Eur Respir J 2011; 38: 979-980
Journal Issue: October
Disease area: Airway diseases

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