Impact of BAL lymphocytosis and presence of honeycombing on corticosteroid treatment effect in fibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis: a retrospective cohort study

Laurens J. De Sadeleer, Frederik Hermans, Els De Dycker, Jonas Yserbyt, Johny A. Verschakelen, Eric K. Verbeken, Geert M. Verleden, Stijn E. Verleden, Wim A. Wuyts

Source: Eur Respir J, 55 (4) 1901983; 10.1183/13993003.01983-2019
Journal Issue: April
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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