Cross shift measurements of lung function have poor sensitivity and specificity in the diagnosis of occupational asthma

D. P. Park, V. C. Moore, C. B. S. G. Burge, S. Burge (Birmingham, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Occupational asthma – causes, diagnosis & surveillance
Session: Occupational asthma – causes, diagnosis & surveillance
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1432
Disease area: Airway diseases

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