The correlation of BAL cells and clinical-functional parameters in children with stable asthma after antileukotriene therapy

D. Vancea, C. Bunu, V. Paunescu (Timisoara, Romania)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Non-steroidal drugs in the treatment of respiratory diseases
Session: Non-steroidal drugs in the treatment of respiratory diseases
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 707
Disease area: Airway diseases

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