IFIGENIA-study in IPF: effects of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) on CRP, dyspnea, exercise test and HRCT

M. Demedts, J. Behr, R. Buhl, U. Costabel, H. M. Jansen, M. Thomeer, B. Wallaert, I. Lankhorst, M. Sardina, G. Corvasce, M. Montanari, F. Laurent, J. Verschakelen, C. D. R. Flower (Leuven, Belgium)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Lung fibrosis sarcoidosis alveolar microlithiasis and proteinosis
Session: Lung fibrosis sarcoidosis alveolar microlithiasis and proteinosis
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4077

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