Small airway dysfunction is associated to the excessive bronchoconstriction in asthma

V. Alfieri, M. Aiello, R. Pisi, P. Tzani, E. Mariani, E. Marangio, D. Olivieri, G. Nicolini, A. Chetta (Parma, Italy)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Lung function testing: new findings and new approaches
Session: Lung function testing: new findings and new approaches
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2132
Disease area: Airway diseases

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