Reduction of particles by using a particle separator in pig barn environment reduces inflammatory response in healthy volunteers

A. Hedelin, B.M. Sundblad, K. Larsson, L. Palmberg (Stockholm, Sweden)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Respiratory diseases at at work: epidemiology, inflammation and challenge studies
Session: Respiratory diseases at at work: epidemiology, inflammation and challenge studies
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4354
Disease area: Airway diseases

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