Is quality of life related to upper and lower airways associated with inflammation?

S. Taormina, N. Scichilone, R. Santagata, G. Augugliaro, L. Giuliano, A. Sanfilippo, E. Pozzecco, A. Paternò, S. Battaglia, F. Braido, I. Baiardini, V. Bellia (Palermo, Genova, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Asthma: breath biomarkers and asthma control
Session: Asthma: breath biomarkers and asthma control
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1293
Disease area: Airway diseases

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