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Background: The effect of the duration of sputum induction on markers of inflammation in induced sputum is unknown, and the optimal duration of sputum induction for research purposes in airway disease is uncertain. Objective: We sought to determine whether the duration of sputum induction influences the cellular or biochemical characteristics of induced sputum. Methods: Induced sputum was collected...