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Effect of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis on lung function in children with cystic fibrosis.
American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine - 1 Dec 2006
Kraemer Richard, Deloséa Natascha, Ballinari Pietro, Gallati Sabina, Crameri Reto
Abstract excerpt
RATIONALE: The relationship between sensitization to Aspergillus fumigatus and progression of pulmonary function is not yet established in cystic fibrosis (CF). OBJECTIVES: We aimed to evaluate onset of A. fumigatus sensitization and development of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA), as well as to determine the physiologic factors of lung function influencing these mechanisms in CF. METHODS: Serial...
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