Radiographic and spirometric findings among workers exposed to low concentration of chrysotile

L. Sichletidis, D. Chloros, D. Spyratos, M. Kakoura, A. B. Haidich, I. Fourkiotou, S. Markou (Thessaloniki, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Occupational exposures and disease II
Session: Occupational exposures and disease II
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1074
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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