Methacholine-induced bronchoconstriction is associated with a decrease in NO airway wall diffusing capacity and an increase in alveolar NO concentration

L. Barbinova, A. Preisser, X. Baur (Hamburg, Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Lung function in respiratory disease
Session: Lung function in respiratory disease
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 932
Disease area: Airway diseases

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