Neutrophil count trends in BAL samples from children being investigated for chronic cough

V. Algar, G. Choi, K. Douros, M. Everard (Sheffield, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Airway infections in children: from risk factors to treatment
Session: Airway infections in children: from risk factors to treatment
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4113
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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