Presence of mucus plugging is predictive of long term lung function in children with cystic fibrosis

L. Turkovic (Perth, WA, Australia)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Cystic fibrosis: monitoring and biomarkers
Session: Cystic fibrosis: monitoring and biomarkers
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4401
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases

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