Production of ferrosilicon, silicon metal and silicon carbide is associated with accelerated annual decline in FEV1

H. Laier Johnsen, J. Kongerud, J. Saltyte Benth, S. Hetland, V. Soyseth (Oslo, Norway)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Experimental and observational studies with environmental agents
Session: Experimental and observational studies with environmental agents
Session type: Electronic Poster Discussion
Number: 4308
Disease area: Airway diseases

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