Sputum analysis and management of non-CF bronchiectasis in Singleton hospital

A. Dushianthan, S. Packham (Swansea, United Kingdom)

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: 270
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory infections

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A. Dushianthan, S. Packham (Swansea, United Kingdom). Sputum analysis and management of non-CF bronchiectasis in Singleton hospital. Eur Respir J 2008; 32: Suppl. 52, 270

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