Markers of fibrosis in exhaled breath condensate (EBC) and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) in sarcoidosis

A. Rudnicka, E. Puscinska, J. Czerniawska, A. Rozy, J. Chorostowska-Wynimko, D. Górecka (Warsaw, Poland)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Assessment of the respiratory system
Session: Assessment of the respiratory system
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 957
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases

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