Role of sputum eosinophil levels in the assessment of asthma treatment

E. Bacci, A. Di Paco, M. L. Bartoli, E. Garbella, M. Taccola, B. Vagaggini, M. Zingoni, M. De Santis, P. L. Paggiaro (Pisa, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Biological markers in diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of respiratory disorders
Session: Biological markers in diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of respiratory disorders
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3558
Disease area: Airway diseases

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