Measurement of airway inflammation in smokers by means of positron emission tomography

S. Garpered, L. Edenbrandt, S. Valind, P. Wollmer (Malmö, Sweden)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Functional imaging of the lung parenchyma, tumours and circulation
Session: Functional imaging of the lung parenchyma, tumours and circulation
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 377
Disease area: Airway diseases

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