Airway smooth muscle inflammation in smokers

S. Baraldo, C. Badin, R. Zuin, G. Turato, G. Casoni, B. Beghé, E. Balestro, A. Palamidese, P. Maestrelli, A. Papi, L. M. Fabbri, M. Saetta (Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Respiratory structure and mechanisms: current concepts
Session: Respiratory structure and mechanisms: current concepts
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 163
Disease area: Airway diseases

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