Predictive value of sputum eosinophilia for the rapid decline of FEV1 after a three-day withdrawal of therapy in asthmatic subjects

I. Conti, A. Carletti, L. Scuotri, M. Tonelli, M. L. Bartoli, B. Vagaggini, E. Bacci, P. L. Paggiaro (Pisa, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Assessment and monitoring of inflammation in COPD and asthma
Session: Assessment and monitoring of inflammation in COPD and asthma
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2226
Disease area: Airway diseases

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