Functional respiratory impairments and their relation to p small round opacities and lung emphysema in workers exposed to quartz, asbestos and mixed dust

E. Petrova (Sofia, Bulgaria)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Occupational exposures and disease II
Session: Occupational exposures and disease II
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1065

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