The response to methacholine (Mch) bronchoprovocation in the absence of deep inspiration (DI) is dependent on airway smooth muscle (ASM) content

N. Scichilone, A. Bruno, R. Marchese, A. Togias, A. M. Vignola, V. Bellia (Palermo, Italy; Baltimore, United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Clinical physiology: airways and vessels
Session: Clinical physiology: airways and vessels
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4035
Disease area: Airway diseases

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