Induced sputum in asthma and COPD: meassuring type and inflammation activity

S. Avein, M. Jezernik, M. Kosnik, I. Kern, M. Silar (Golnik, Slovenia)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Mechanisms of epithelial cell activation I
Session: Mechanisms of epithelial cell activation I
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 575
Disease area: Airway diseases

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