High sputum ECP levels detect functional impairment in asthma better than sputum eosinophils

E. Bacci, M. Latorre, A. Di Franco, L. Melosini, F. Novelli, M. Bartoli, S. Cianchetti, P. Paggiaro (Pisa, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Induced sputum in relation: a fresh look on phenotyping and monitoring
Session: Induced sputum in relation: a fresh look on phenotyping and monitoring
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 5502
Disease area: Airway diseases

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