Detection of pepsin in sputum: a rapid and objective measure of airways reflux

Strugala Vicki, Woodcock Andrew D., Dettmar Peter W., Faruqi Shoaib, Morice Alyn H.

Source: Eur Respir J 2016; 47: 339-341
Journal Issue: January
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory infections

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