The eosinophil is important in asthma after all – Con

P. J. Barnes (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Pro/Con: asthma is (not) an inflammatory disease
Session: Pro/Con: asthma is (not) an inflammatory disease
Session type: Symposium
Number: 3305
Disease area: Airway diseases

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