Sputum neutrophilia and annual decline of FEV1 in dust exposed workers

L. I. B. Sikkeland, T. B. Riste, H. L. Johnsen, V. Søyseth, J. Kongerud (Oslo, Lørenskog, Norway)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Environmental exposure and disease mechanisms
Session: Environmental exposure and disease mechanisms
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3323
Disease area: Airway diseases

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