The incidence of nasal polyps and corresponding LTE4 levels in severe asthma

C. Micheletto, F. Trevisan, S. Bertacco, M. Visconti, R. Dal Negro (Bussolengo – VR, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Understanding the mechanisms and the impact of severe asthma
Session: Understanding the mechanisms and the impact of severe asthma
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 2982
Disease area: Airway diseases

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