Effect of airway clearance techniques on the efficacy of the sputum induction procedure

Elkins M. R., Lane T., Goldberg H., Pagliuso J., Garske L. A., Hector E., Marchetto L., Alison J. A., Bye P. T. P.

Source: Eur Respir J 2005; 26: 904-908
Journal Issue: November
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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