Bacterial exacerbation of COPD: assessment of neutrophil activation in induced sputum

A. Strassburg, A. Niederfahrenhorst, A. Luers, K. Dalhoff (Luebeck, Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Role of infection in COPD
Session: Role of infection in COPD
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4206
Disease area: Airway diseases

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