Infectious exacerbations of COPD: IL-18 and its relation to markers of inflammation

E. Dima, T. Anagnostakos, N. Koufos, A. Sotiriou, G. Papadaki, C. Roussos, N. Rovina (Athens, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Induced sputum in relation: a fresh look on phenotyping and monitoring
Session: Induced sputum in relation: a fresh look on phenotyping and monitoring
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 5503
Disease area: Airway diseases

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