Elevated TNF-α and interleukin-6 levels in breath condensate and serum of patients with non-CF bronchiectasis: comparison to COPD

E. Bucchioni, K. Dimakou, F. Blasi, P. Bakakos, S. Galbiati, B. Dallari, L. Allegra (Milan, Italy; Athens, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Advances in noninvasive monitoring of airway inflammation and obstruction
Session: Advances in noninvasive monitoring of airway inflammation and obstruction
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1459
Disease area: Airway diseases

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