BAL cell counts in the diagnosis of lung diseases: is there a gain in information?

L. Welker, R. A. Jörres, H. Magnussen (Grosshansdorf, Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Interstitial lung disorders: markers of disease activity and severity
Session: Interstitial lung disorders: markers of disease activity and severity
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1119
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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