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Different inflammatory phenotypes in adults and children with acute asthma.
The European respiratory journal - 1 Sept 2011
Wang F, He X Y, Baines K J, Gunawardhana L P, Simpson J L, Li F, Gibson P G
Abstract excerpt
Inflammatory phenotypes are recognised in stable adult asthma, but are less well established in childhood and acute asthma. Additionally, Chlamydophila pneumoniae infection as a cause of noneosinophilic asthma is controversial. This study examined the prevalence of inflammatory phenotypes and the presence of current C. pneumoniae infection in adults and children with stable and acute asthma. Adults with stable...
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