Utility of hypertonic histamine challenge in the differential diagnosis of asthma

M. Purokivi, H. Koskela, T. Koistinen, J. Magga, K. Kontra (Kuopio, Finland)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Diagnosis of allergy, asthma and allergic rhinitis
Session: Diagnosis of allergy, asthma and allergic rhinitis
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3924
Disease area: Airway diseases

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