Theophylline drip infusion reduces peripheral blood eosinophil counts and ECP (eosinophil cationic protein) level on acute exacerbation of asthma

M. Kato, Y. Goto, H. Sakamoto, K. Okada (Kaizuka, Japan)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Asthma and COPD: pharmacology
Session: Asthma and COPD: pharmacology
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 739
Disease area: Airway diseases

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