Is silicosis inevitable for former denim sandblasters?

M. Akgun, O. Araz, E. Yilmazel Ucar, A. Karaman, F. Alper, M. Gorguner (Erzurum, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –From air pollution during pregnancy to respiratory diseases at work
Session: From air pollution during pregnancy to respiratory diseases at work
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 405
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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