Quality evaluation of samples obtained by spontaneous or induced sputum: comparison between two methods of processing and relationship with clinical and functional findings.

Bartoli, M L; Bacci, E; Carnevali, S; Cianchetti, S; Dente, F L; Di Franco, A; Giannini, D; Taccola, M; Vagaggini, B; Paggiaro, P L

Bartoli, M L; Bacci, E; Carnevali, S; Cianchetti, S; Dente, F L; Di Franco, A; Giannini, D; Taccola, M; Vagaggini, B; Paggiaro, P L.

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Bartoli ML; Cardiothoracic Department, University of Pisa, Italy. m.bartoli@ao-pisa.toscana.it

J Asthma ; 39(6): 479-86, 2002 Sep.

Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-12375706

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Sputum/chemistry; Sputum/cytology; Adrenal Cortex Hormones/therapeutic use; Adult; Asthma/diagnosis; Asthma/drug therapy; Asthma/physiopathology; Bronchodilator Agents/therapeutic use; Cell Survival/drug effects; Cell Survival/physiology; Female; Forced Expiratory Volume/drug effects; Forced Expiratory Volume/physiology; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Severity of Illness Index; Sputum/drug effects

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Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Sputum Type of study: Diagnostic_studies / Evaluation_studies Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Language: En Journal: J Asthma Year: 2002 Document type: Article

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