Workers exposed to bioaerosols in paper mills have increased sputum neutrophils

L. I. B. Sikkeland, A. M. Larsen, M. B. Lund, T. Haug, J. Kongerud (Oslo, Norway)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Work-related COPD - Organic dusts
Session: Work-related COPD - Organic dusts
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 818
Disease area: Airway diseases

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