Free elastase and elastase inhibitory capacity in the induced sputum after ozone (O3) exposure in mild asthmatics

B. Vagaggini, S. Cianchetti, M. Taccola, M. Ricci, M. L. Bartoli, E. Bacci, F. L. Dente, E. Masino, P. Paggiaro (Pisa, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Assessment of exposure and effects in occupational and environmental respiratory disease
Session: Assessment of exposure and effects in occupational and environmental respiratory disease
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1934
Disease area: Airway diseases

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B. Vagaggini, S. Cianchetti, M. Taccola, M. Ricci, M. L. Bartoli, E. Bacci, F. L. Dente, E. Masino, P. Paggiaro (Pisa, Italy). Free elastase and elastase inhibitory capacity in the induced sputum after ozone (O3) exposure in mild asthmatics. Eur Respir J 2003; 22: Suppl. 45, 1934

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