Simplified processing of induced sputum applicable to the developing world: comparison with standard methodology

N. S. Kulkarni, D. J. Kempkens, J. Grigg (Leicester, United Kingdom; Witten, Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Role of airway epithelial cells and secretions in acute and chronic inflammation of the airways
Disease area: Airway diseases

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