Exposure to thoracic dust, airway symptoms and lung function in cement production workers

Nordby K-C., Fell A.K.M., Notø H., Eduard W., Skogstad M., Thomassen Y., Bergamaschi A., Kongerud J., Kjuus H.

Source: Eur Respir J 2011; 38: 1278-1286
Journal Issue: December
Disease area: Airway diseases

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