Comparison of skin prick tests with specific serum IgE (RAST test) in the diagnosis of fungal sensitisation in patients with severe asthma

B. R. O‘Driscoll, G. Powell, F. Chew, R. Niven, A. Vyas, J. Miles, D. Denning (Salford, Manchester, Preston, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Understanding the mechanisms and the impact of severe asthma
Session: Understanding the mechanisms and the impact of severe asthma
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 2981
Disease area: Airway diseases

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