Imbalance between leukoprotease inhibitor levels and neutrophils in BAL from smokers with chronic bronchitis and recurrent exacerbations

I. Qvarfordt, S. Torvaldsson, G. C. Riise, S. Larsson, B. A. Andersson, A. Lindén (Göteborg, Sweden)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - BAL / induced sputum / breath condensate in lung disease
Session: BAL / induced sputum / breath condensate in lung disease
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 519
Disease area: Airway diseases

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