Sputum in severe exacerbations of asthma: kinetics of inflammatory indices after prednisone treatment.

Pizzichini, M M

Sputum in severe exacerbations of asthma: kinetics of inflammatory indices after prednisone treatment. [electronic resource] - American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine May 1997 - 1501-8 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1073-449X

10.1164/ajrccm.155.5.9154849 doi


Adolescent
Adult
Anti-Inflammatory Agents--therapeutic use
Asthma--drug therapy
Blood Proteins--analysis
Eosinophil Granule Proteins
Eosinophils
Female
Fibrinogen--analysis
Forced Expiratory Volume
Humans
Inflammation
Inflammation Mediators--analysis
Interleukin-5--analysis
Leukocyte Count
Male
Middle Aged
Peroxidase--analysis
Prednisone--therapeutic use
Ribonucleases
Sputum--chemistry