Sputum cellularity and IL-8 levels are related to clinical and pulmonary function abnormalities in patients with asbestosis

J. H. Setta, J. A. Neder, E. Bagatin, M. Terra-Filho, L. M. Napolis, M. M. Amorim, A. L. G. Fernandes, L. E. Nery (Sao Paulo, Campinas, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Inorganic dusts
Session: Inorganic dusts
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3998
Disease area: Airway diseases

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