Comparison of validity of methacholine and mannitol bronchial challenges in asthma diagnosis

K. Porpodis, K. Domvri, T. Kontakiotis, D. Latsios, D. Ioannidis, P. Giouleka, K. Zarogoulidis, D. Papakosta (Exochi, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Lung function tests in monitoring airway diseases
Session: Lung function tests in monitoring airway diseases
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2241
Disease area: Airway diseases

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