Inflammatory cells and granulocyte markers in hypertonic and isotonic saline-induced sputum in asthma

S. Cianchetti, E. Bacci, L. Ruocco, M. L. Bartoli, M. Ricci, M. Tonelli, A. Guerra, T. Pavia, P. Paggiaro (Pisa, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Asthma and COPD: from cell regulation to histopathology
Session: Asthma and COPD: from cell regulation to histopathology
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3420
Disease area: Airway diseases

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