IFIGENIA (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis international group exploring NAC I annual): effects of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) on lung function and gas exchange in IPF pati

J. Behr, M. Demedts, R. Buhl, G. Corvasce, U. Costabel, R. Dekhuijzen, H. Jansen, I. Lankhorst, N. Kormoss, M. Sardina, M. Thomeer, B. Wallaert (Munich, Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Lung fibrosis sarcoidosis alveolar microlithiasis and proteinosis
Session: Lung fibrosis sarcoidosis alveolar microlithiasis and proteinosis
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4079
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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