Lung function among workers exposed to endotoxins in coffee processing factories

G. Sakwari, S.H.D. Mamuya, M. Bråtveit, B.E. Moen (Norway; Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic Of)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Asthma and COPD at work: what are the effects of exposure and risk factors?
Session: Asthma and COPD at work: what are the effects of exposure and risk factors?
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 353
Disease area: Airway diseases

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