The sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic methods in baker’s asthma

J. Walusiak, M. Wiszniewska, P. Krawczyk-Adamus, U. Ruta, C. Palczynski (Lodz, Poland)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Occupational asthma
Session: Occupational asthma
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2300
Disease area: Airway diseases

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