The influence of age on induced sputum differential cell counts in normal subjects.

STUDY OBJECTIVES: Sputum induction is increasingly used as a research technique and as a clinical tool. In order to evaluate abnormal results, normal ranges need to be fully developed. Although a number of studies have described normal ranges, none have investigated the effect of the age of the sub...

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Main Authors: Thomas, R, Green, R, Brightling, C, Birring, S, Parker, D, Wardlaw, A, Pavord, I
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2004