Cellular profiles in asthmatic airways: a comparison of induced sputum, bronchial washings, and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid

BACKGROUND: Analysis of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid has improved our understanding of the pathogenesis of asthma. Safety issues and access to expert resources limit this techniques as a research tool. Induced sputum is a non-invasive method of collecting airway fluid which is applicable to subjects...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Thorax 1997-04, Vol.52 (4), p.372-374
Hauptverfasser:	Keatings, V M, Evans, D J, O'Connor, B J, Barnes, P J
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Asthma - pathology Biological and medical sciences Bronchi - pathology Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid - cytology Bronchoscopy Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma Eosinophils Female Humans Male Medical sciences Neutrophils Pneumology Sputum - cytology
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