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Correlation between particles in induced sputum <5 µm and a) single-breath diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide (DLCOsb), b) forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1), c) forced vital capacity (FVC) and d) induced sputum neutrophil count. p<0.01 (Spearman correlation).