Bronchoprotective activity of sildenafil (Viagra) in asthmatics

L. Allegra, F. Blasi, E. Bucchioni, S. Centanni, L. Raiteri, V. Fasano (Milan, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Factors contributing to upper and lower airway responses
Session: Factors contributing to upper and lower airway responses
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2892
Disease area: Airway diseases

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