Cytokines concentrations in induced sputum of mild COPD patients. Correlation to clinical response to inhaled corticosteroids

P. Dignetti, M. Leva, M. Mincarini, A. Riccio, A. Scordamaglia, G. W. Canonica (Genoa, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Inflammation in asthma and COPD
Session: Inflammation in asthma and COPD
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1940
Disease area: Airway diseases

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