Effects of exposure to biomass combustion in respiratory symptoms

L. F. Silva, S. Saldiva, R. Carvalho-oliveira, T. Mauad, P. Saldiva, M. Dolhnikoff, B. Cientifica Project (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - From environmental tobacco smoke and wood smoke at home to herbal tea at work
Session: From environmental tobacco smoke and wood smoke at home to herbal tea at work
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3714
Disease area: Airway diseases

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