Role of colonization on inflammation in COPD patients with bronchiectasis

M. Pappalettera, G. Migliara, A. Stefano, V. Popescu Janu, S. Dallari, B. Galbiati, L. Allegra (Milan, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Microbiology and treatment of bronchiectasis and exacerbations of COPD
Session: Microbiology and treatment of bronchiectasis and exacerbations of COPD
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 268
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory infections

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