Some factors influencing quality of spontaneous or induced sputum for inflammatory cell analysis

predict the quality of the sputum samples obtained in a large group of asthmatic subjects. Methods. We compared the presence of sputum productive cough in the days preceding the test, easiness in expectoration during the test, and sputum macroscopic aspect (presence of visible plugs) with the qualit...

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Main Authors: M.L. Bartoli, E. Bacci, S. Cianchetti, F.L. Dente, A. Di Franco, B. Vagaggini, M. De Santis, E. Masino, P.L. Paggiaro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2016-02-01
Series:Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease
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Online Access:https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/493