Measurement of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)α, leukotriene B4 (LTB4), and interleukin 8 (IL8) in the exhaled breath condensate (EBC) in patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD)

F. Ko, T. F. Leung, G. Wong, J. Ngai, K. To, S. Ng, D. Hui (Hong Kong)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Invasive and noninvasive methods to assess airway inflammation
Session: Invasive and noninvasive methods to assess airway inflammation
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3461
Disease area: Airway diseases

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