Is lung emphysema in COPD patients reflected by central airways inflammation?

D. C. Grootendorst, I. D. Pavord, A. M. Vignola, C. Kroegel, F. Morell, T. T. Hansel, C. Reisner, S. X. Lim, N. C. Barnes, P. K. Jeffery, K. F. Rabe (Leiden, The Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - From gene to breath analysis in airway disorders
Session: From gene to breath analysis in airway disorders
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1411
Disease area: Airway diseases

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