Eosinophil apoptosis in induced sputum (IS) from patients with mild symptomatic asthma during treatment with Fluticasone propionate (FP)

S. Dorini, A. Pelucchi, C. Leone, B. Mastropasqua, R. Guarnieri, A. Chetta, R. D'Ippolito, R. Testi, D. Olivieri, A. Foresi (Sesto S. Giovanni, Parma, Verona, 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: 2236
Disease area: Airway diseases

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