Point of care measurement of eosinophil derived neurotoxin (EDN) as a biomarker of eosinophilic asthma

S. Young (Melbourn, United Kingdom)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Airway disease and exacerbations
Session: Airway disease and exacerbations
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 1131
Disease area: Airway diseases

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