Airway inflammation in waste handlers exposed to bioaerosols assessed by induced sputum

Heldal K.K., Halstensen A.S., Thorn J., Eduard W., Halstensen T.S.

Source: Eur Respir J 2003; 21: 641-645
Journal Issue: April
Disease area: Airway diseases

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