Allergen challenge in asthma causes non-reversible small airways dysfunction that is missed by FEV1

E. L. J. van Rensen, N. Koning, C. E. Evertse, K. F. Rabe, P. J. Sterk (Leiden, The Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Clinical allergen and adenosine provocation to understand asthma
Session: Clinical allergen and adenosine provocation to understand asthma
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 2217
Disease area: Airway diseases

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