Bronchoalveolar lavage in COPD: fluid recovery correlates with diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide

M. J. Löfdahl, L. Nathell, A. G. Eklund, M. C. Sköld (Stockholm, Are, Sweden)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Pharmacological treatment strategies in COPD
Session: Pharmacological treatment strategies in COPD
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 440
Disease area: Airway diseases

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