Decline in lung function after exposure to fumes from military small arms

A. K. Borander, O. Voie, L. I. B. Sikkeland, L. Sandvik, K. S. Longva, T. E. Danielsen, S. Grahnstedt, J. Kongerud (Oslo, Kjeller, Gardermoen, Norway)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Occupational respiratory diseases: asthma, silicosis and asbestosis
Session: Occupational respiratory diseases: asthma, silicosis and asbestosis
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1906
Disease area: Airway diseases

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A. K. Borander, O. Voie, L. I. B. Sikkeland, L. Sandvik, K. S. Longva, T. E. Danielsen, S. Grahnstedt, J. Kongerud (Oslo, Kjeller, Gardermoen, Norway). Decline in lung function after exposure to fumes from military small arms. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: Suppl. 57, 1906

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