Eosinophils are elevated in bronchial alveolar lavage before children develop clinical symptoms

S. Thavagnanam, G. Williamson, M. Ennis, L. Heaney, M. Shields (Belfast, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - New developments in preschool wheezing disorders and its genetic basis
Session: New developments in preschool wheezing disorders and its genetic basis
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1242
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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