Using routine spirometry to obtain sputum samples in the respiratory clinic

A. Pillai, B. Davies, V. Turner, D. Smith (Bristol, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Update on monitoring airway diseases
Session: Update on monitoring airway diseases
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4025
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory infections

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