High levels of carboxyhemoglobin due to propane-fueled heater in Turkey

T. Bagci, S. G. Aycengel, A. U. Demir, B. Bozkurt, Z. Öztek, S. Emri (Ankara, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Impact of indoor and outdoor air pollution
Session: Impact of indoor and outdoor air pollution
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1357
Disease area: Airway diseases

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