Induced sputum derives from the central airways: confirmation using a radiolabeled aerosol bolus delivery technique.

Alexis, N E; Hu, S C; Zeman, K; Alter, T; Bennett, W D

Alexis, N E; Hu, S C; Zeman, K; Alter, T; Bennett, W D.

Affiliation

Alexis NE; Center for Environmental Medicine and Lung Biology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7310, USA.

Am J Respir Crit Care Med ; 164(10 Pt 1): 1964-70, 2001 Nov 15.

Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11734453

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Cough/physiopathology; Isotope Labeling; Mucociliary Clearance/physiology; Radiopharmaceuticals/analysis; Specimen Handling/methods; Sputum/chemistry; Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid/analysis; Administration, Inhalation; Adolescent; Adult; Aerosols; Female; Forced Expiratory Volume; Humans; Isotope Labeling/methods; Leukocyte Count; Lymphocytes; Macrophages, Alveolar; Male; Neutrophils; Particle Size; Radionuclide Imaging; Radiopharmaceuticals/administration & dosage; Specimen Handling/standards; Sputum/cytology; Sputum/diagnostic imaging; Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid/administration & dosage; Time Factors; Vital Capacity

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Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Specimen Handling / Sputum / Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid / Mucociliary Clearance / Radiopharmaceuticals / Cough / Isotope Labeling Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: En Journal: Am J Respir Crit Care Med Journal subject: TERAPIA INTENSIVA Year: 2001 Document type: Article Affiliation country: United States Country of publication: United States

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