Cellular and structural changes in peripheral airways of subjects with severe COPD

G. Turato, R. Zuin, S. Monti, A. Zanin, B. Formichi, S. Baldi, E. Balestro, P. Boschetto, P. Maestrelli, L. M. Fabbri, M. Miniati, M. Saetta (Modena, Padova, Pisa, Ferrara, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Respiratory structure and function in COPD
Session: Respiratory structure and function in COPD
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 662
Disease area: Airway diseases

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