Unexpected reduction of erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) following acute administration of high dose of N-acetycysteine

L. Allegra, T. Cappelletti, G. Pozzoli, M. A. Romolotti, E. Bucchioni (Milan, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Monitoring response to treatment in asthma and COPD
Session: Monitoring response to treatment in asthma and COPD
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3682
Disease area: Airway diseases

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L. Allegra, T. Cappelletti, G. Pozzoli, M. A. Romolotti, E. Bucchioni (Milan, Italy). Unexpected reduction of erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) following acute administration of high dose of N-acetycysteine. Eur Respir J 2005; 26: Suppl. 49, 3682

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