An observational study examining the relationship between respiratory symptoms, airway inflammation and bacteriology in children with severe neurodisability.

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Published in PLoS One on April 08, 2015

Authors

Ruth E Trinick1, Lara Bunni2, Kent Thorburn3, Angela P Hackett2, Mark Dalzell3, Paul S McNamara1

Author Affiliations

1: Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Eaton Rd, Liverpool, United Kingdom; Institute of Translational Medicine (Child Health), University of Liverpool, Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Eaton Road, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
2: Institute of Translational Medicine (Child Health), University of Liverpool, Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Eaton Road, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
3: Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Eaton Rd, Liverpool, United Kingdom.

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