Follow-up of sputum eosinophils and cytokines during and out of exacerbations in severe refractory asthmatics

F. L. Dente, S. Cianchetti, M. Ricci, M. L. Bartoli, E. Bacci, A. DiFranco, E. Masino, M. Tonelli, P. Paggiaro (Pisa, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Analysis of airway inflammation in sputum and exhaled air
Session: Analysis of airway inflammation in sputum and exhaled air
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3644
Disease area: Airway diseases

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