| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4165627 | The Journal of Pediatrics | 2010 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Induced sputum has a higher microbiological yield compared with the conventional samples in children with CF, even in patients capable of expectorating sputum spontaneously. Although sputum induction is safe and tolerable, it is time-consuming and expensive in routine clinical settings.
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Authors
Suhail MBBS, MSc, Sharon D. MD, Hartmut MD, Yvonne C.W. MD, Valerie MD, Sean RRT, Felix MD,