Lung function tests (LFT) and arterial blood gases (ABG) in smoker (S) and non-smoker (NS) workers with occupational exposure to asbestos

M. Grazzini, A. Sanna, A. Fabbri, F. Vannucci, M. Guerrini, F. Innocenti (Pistoia, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Asbestos and silica
Session: Asbestos and silica
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 845
Disease area: Airway diseases, Sleep and breathing disorders

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