Safety of research bronchoscopy, biopsy and bronchoalveolar lavage in asthma

Elston W.J., Whittaker A.J., Khan L.N., Flood-Page P., Ramsay C., Jeffery P.K., Barnes N.C.

Source: Eur Respir J 2004; 24: 375-377
Journal Issue: September
Disease area: Airway diseases

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