Living in flats contaminated by moulds is not a risk factor of hypersensitivity to fungi

M. Wiszniewska, J. Walusiak, P. Krawczyk, B. Gutarowska, Z. Zakowska, C. Palczynski (Lodz, Poland)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Bronchial asthma – issues in inflammation, prevention and management
Session: Bronchial asthma – issues in inflammation, prevention and management
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2577
Disease area: Airway diseases

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