Asthma among Scottish farmers may be determined more by occupational rather than common allergens

G. Miller, C. G. Godley, A. Muitari, C. F. Clark, K. Anderson, C. P. McSharry (Kilmarnock, Strathaven, Glasgow, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Farming – a worldwide problem
Session: Farming – a worldwide problem
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3341
Disease area: Airway diseases

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