BAL neutrophilia as a predictor factor on IPF mortality

A. P. Vaz, A. Morais, M. C. Palmares, N. Melo, M. Beltrão, B. Lima, L. Delgado (Oporto, Portugal)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Usefulness of bronchoalveolar lavage in diffuse parenchymal lung disease
Session: Usefulness of bronchoalveolar lavage in diffuse parenchymal lung disease
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 5236
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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