Effects of exposure to flour dust on respiratory symptoms and pulmonary function of mill workers

H.A.M. Mahmoud, M.T. Hassien, R.T. Ibrahim (Sohag, Assuit, Egypt)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Occupational asthma
Session: Occupational asthma
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1032
Disease area: Airway diseases

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Burge Sherwood - 01.09.2012 12:28
These are severe results showing large changes in your exposed workers. What are you plans to make the workplace safer?
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