Sputum induction - A useful tool in diagnosis of respiratory diseases
Sputum induction by inhalation of hypertonic saline is a noninvasive, simple, cost effective and safe procedure to collect respiratory secre-tions from lung airways for diagnosis of various respiratory diseases. Sputum induction has higher yield in comparison to spontaneous sputum, BAL, bronchial wa...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2006-01-01
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| Series: | Lung India |
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| Online Access: | http://www.lungindia.com/article.asp?issn=0970-2113;year=2006;volume=23;issue=2;spage=82;epage=86;aulast=Gupta |