Bus drivers supplemented with the anti-oxidant, N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) for 4 weeks show reduced lung oxidative stress and improved lung function

S. Salvi, M. Singh, B. Brashier, S. Valsa, B. Ghongane, P. Deshpande, D. Nandal (Pune, Maharashtra, India)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Acute and chronic effects of air pollution
Session: Acute and chronic effects of air pollution
Session type: Electronic Poster Discussion
Number: 2782
Disease area: Airway diseases

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