The predictive value of methacholine challenge testing for respiratory symptoms and lung function in aluminium smelter workers

M. Abramson, M. Mohebbi, N. de Klerk, A. Del Monaco, M. Dennekamp, L. Fritschi, J. Kongerud, A. W. Musk, M. Sim (Melbourne, Perth, Australia; Oslo, Norway)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Occupational respiratory diseases: obstructive, interstitial lung diseases and methods of diagnosis
Disease area: Airway diseases

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M. Abramson, M. Mohebbi, N. de Klerk, A. Del Monaco, M. Dennekamp, L. Fritschi, J. Kongerud, A. W. Musk, M. Sim (Melbourne, Perth, Australia; Oslo, Norway). The predictive value of methacholine challenge testing for respiratory symptoms and lung function in aluminium smelter workers. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: Suppl. 57, 997

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