Exposure and short-term lung function changes in tunnel construction workers: effects of blasting fumes

B. Ulvestad, B. Bakke, M. B. Lund (Oslo, Norway)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Exposure to allergens and chemicals: population-based studies
Session: Exposure to allergens and chemicals: population-based studies
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1872
Disease area: Airway diseases

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B. Ulvestad, B. Bakke, M. B. Lund (Oslo, Norway). Exposure and short-term lung function changes in tunnel construction workers: effects of blasting fumes. Eur Respir J 2001; 16: Suppl. 31, 1872

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