Effect of hypertonic and isotonic saline inhalation on inflammatory cells, granulocyte mediators and chemokines in induced sputum of COPD patients

S. Cianchetti, M. L. Bartoli, M. Ricci, L. Ruocco, T. Pavia, E. Bacci, F. Costa, B. Vagaggini, P. Paggiaro (Pisa, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Methodological issues in airway monitoring
Session: Methodological issues in airway monitoring
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4533
Disease area: Airway diseases

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