Levofloxacin prevents eosinophil activation and asthma exacerbation

K. Sugiyama, H. Sagara, K. Mashio, H. Takizawa, T. Ohara, T. Fukuda (Mibu, Japan)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Recent update on asthma treatment
Session: Recent update on asthma treatment
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1240
Disease area: Airway diseases

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