Airway inflammation and mannitol challenge test in COPD

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Eosinophilic airway inflammation has successfully been used to tailor anti-inflammatory therapy in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) by indirect challenges is associated with airway inflam...

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Main Authors: Smids-Dierdorp Barbara S, Krouwels Frans H, Dijkers Erica, Lutter Rene, Fens Niki, de Nijs Selma B, van Steenwijk Reindert P, Sterk Peter J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-01-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/12/1/11