A small audio device may be alternative to hypertonic saline inhalation for sputum induction in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis

A. Fujita, K. Murata, M. Takamori, A. Wada (Tokyo, Japan)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Clinical epidemiology of tuberculosis
Session: Clinical epidemiology of tuberculosis
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1598
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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