Bronchoalveolar lavage in COPD: fluid recovery correlates with the degree of emphysema

Lofdahl J. M., Cederlund K., Nathell L., Eklund A., Skold C. M.

Source: Eur Respir J 2005; 25: 275-281
Journal Issue: February
Disease area: Airway diseases

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