Transfer factor data are a good predictor of a reduction in airflow limitation among patients with COPD "stage 0"

T. Motegi, T. Ishii, N. Motohashi, H. Kurosaki, K. Yamada, A. Genma, K. Kida (Tokyo, Japan)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Biomarkers, comorbidities and prognosis of COPD
Session: Biomarkers, comorbidities and prognosis of COPD
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4463
Disease area: Airway diseases

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