May impairment of mucociliary clearance in COPD be reversible?

J. T. Ito, D. Ramos, F. F. Lima, J. Nicolino, F. M. M. Rodrigues, G. F. Santa Brígida, R. M. David, R. F. Xavier, M. R. Leite, A. C. Toledo, E. M. C. Ramos (Presidente Prudente, São Paulo, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –COPD and tobacco management
Session: COPD and tobacco management
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2091
Disease area: Airway diseases

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J. T. Ito, D. Ramos, F. F. Lima, J. Nicolino, F. M. M. Rodrigues, G. F. Santa Brígida, R. M. David, R. F. Xavier, M. R. Leite, A. C. Toledo, E. M. C. Ramos (Presidente Prudente, São Paulo, Brazil). May impairment of mucociliary clearance in COPD be reversible?. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: Suppl. 57, 2091

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