Polosa, R Sputum eosinophilia is more closely associated with airway responsiveness to bradykinin than methacholine in asthma. [electronic resource] - The European respiratory journal Sep 1998 - 551-6 p. digital Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Comparative Study; Journal Article ISSN: 0903-1936 Standard No.: 10.1183/09031936.98.12030551 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: AdolescentAdultAnalysis of VarianceAsthma--diagnosisBradykinin--physiologyBronchial Hyperreactivity--diagnosisBronchial Provocation TestsBronchoconstrictor Agents--metabolismEosinophilia--etiologyFemaleForced Expiratory VolumeHumansMaleMethacholine Chloride--metabolismSensitivity and SpecificitySputum--cytology