The effect of montelukast on eosinophil apoptosis: Induced sputum findings of patients with mild persistant asthma

O. Abadoglu, D. Mungan, O. Aksu, S. Erekul, Z. Misirligil (Ankara, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Non-steroidal drugs in the treatment of respiratory diseases
Session: Non-steroidal drugs in the treatment of respiratory diseases
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 706
Disease area: Airway diseases

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