Sputum neutrophil elastase in virus-induced COPD exacerbations correlate with clinical outcomes and virus load

P. Mallia, S. Message, M. Contoli, O. M. Kon, P. Alberto, K. Gray, T. Kebadze, S. Johnston (London, United Kingdom; Ferrara, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Aetiology and outcomes of infective exacerbations of COPD
Session: Aetiology and outcomes of infective exacerbations of COPD
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3847
Disease area: Airway diseases

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