Airway smooth muscle thickness in asthma is related to severity but not duration of asthma

James A. L., Bai T. R., Mauad T., Abramson M. J., Dolhnikoff M., McKay K. O., Maxwell P. S., Elliot J. G., Green F. H.

Source: Eur Respir J 2009; 34: 1040-1045
Journal Issue: November
Disease area: Airway diseases

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