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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Endobronchial Ultrasound is Useful in the Assessment of Bronchial Wall Changes Related to Bronchial Thermoplasty

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Pages 585-595 | Received 10 Jan 2023, Accepted 07 Apr 2023, Published online: 01 Jun 2023

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