Clinical applications of assessment of airway inflammation using induced sputum.

Pavord, I D

Clinical applications of assessment of airway inflammation using induced sputum. [electronic resource] - The European respiratory journal. Supplement Sep 2002 - 40s-43s p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

0904-1850

10.1183/09031936.02.00004002 doi


Adrenal Cortex Hormones--therapeutic use
Anti-Asthmatic Agents--therapeutic use
Asthma--diagnosis
Bronchial Provocation Tests
Bronchodilator Agents--therapeutic use
Cough--diagnosis
Eosinophilia--diagnosis
Female
Humans
Male
Prognosis
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive--diagnosis
Respiratory Function Tests
Sensitivity and Specificity
Severity of Illness Index
Sputum--chemistry