Are technicians showing bronchial hyperreactivity able to safely perform bronchial provocation tests?

M. Gabrovska, M. Bruyneel, V. Ninane (Brussels, Belgium)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Airways: reversibility and responsiveness
Session: Airways: reversibility and responsiveness
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1828
Disease area: Airway diseases

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M. Gabrovska, M. Bruyneel, V. Ninane (Brussels, Belgium). Are technicians showing bronchial hyperreactivity able to safely perform bronchial provocation tests?. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: Suppl. 58, 1828

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