Serial measurements of lung function in the diagnosis of occupational asthma: what to do and how to interpret

V. Moore (Birmingham, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Bronchoconstriction under construction: work-related lung disease and how it's diagnosed
Disease area: Airway diseases

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