Impairment of mucociliary clearance in COPD and smokers: Same or different?

J.T. Ito, D. Ramos, F.M.M. Rodrigues, R.F. Xavier, M.R. Leite, J. Nicolino, G.N.B. Ferrari, A.C. Toledo, E.M.C. Ramos (Presidente Prudente, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Tobacco dependence and respiratory disease
Session: Tobacco dependence and respiratory disease
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1056
Disease area: Airway diseases

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