Is the specific inhalation challenge always needed for the diagnosis of occupational asthma? A pilot study

N. Murgia, D. Lillacci, M. Dell‘Omo, G. Giovannelli, G. Muzi, G. Abbritti (Perugia, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Occupational exposures and disease I
Session: Occupational exposures and disease I
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1055
Disease area: Airway diseases

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