Screening test for inhalant allergens: which are reliable?

A. T. Scacchetti, I. Guerra, A. Carbonieri (Modena, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - New mechanisms in the pathogenesis of asthma and allergy
Session: New mechanisms in the pathogenesis of asthma and allergy
Session type: Electronic Poster Discussion
Number: 1682
Disease area: Airway diseases

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