Comparative analysis of selected exhaled breath biomarkers obtained with two different temperature-controlled devices

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The collection of exhaled breath condensate (EBC) is a suitable and non-invasive method for evaluation of airway inflammation. Several studies indicate that the composition of the condensate and the recovery of biomarkers are affecte...

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Main Authors: Brüning Thomas, Bünger Jürgen, Harth Volker, Raulf-Heimsoth Monika, Hoffmeyer Frank
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-11-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2466/9/48