Increased percentage of neutrophils in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid of children with recurrent respiratory symptoms and associated gastroesophageal reflux

P. Schelstraete, V. Schelfhaut, S. Van daele, F. Haerynck, B. De Wilde, C. Cuvelier, F. De Baets (Ghent, Belgium)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Paediatric bronchoscopy
Session: Paediatric bronchoscopy
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2039
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases

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