The eosinophil cationic protein/eosinophil count ratio as a marker of asthma in children

I. Stelmach, M. Bobrowska, W. Stelmach, A. Brzozowska, J. Jerzynska, P. Kuna (Zgierz, Lodz, Poland)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - The development of allergic sensitization / asthma in children
Session: The development of allergic sensitization / asthma in children
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 775
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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