Patterns of inflammation and the use of reversibility testing in smokers with airway complaints: The COOPT sputum induction study

N. H. Chavannes, J. H. Vernooy, T. R. J. Schermer, J. A. Jacobs, C. Weel van, O. P. Schayck van, E. F. M. Wouters (Maastricht, Nijmegen, The Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - COPD in primary care
Session: COPD in primary care
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 537
Disease area: Airway diseases

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