Airway obstruction related to diacetyl exposure at microwave popcorn production facilities

Lockey J. E. , Hilbert T. J. , Levin L. P. , Ryan P. H. , White K. L. , Borton E. K. , Rice C. H. , McKay R. T. , LeMasters G. K.

Source: Eur Respir J 2009; 34: 63-71
Journal Issue: July
Disease area: Airway diseases

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