Exposure to irritants and asthma in cleaning workers: a workforce-based study

D. Vizcaya, M. Mirabelli, R. Orriols, F. Burgos, J. M. Anto, M. Kogevinas, J. P. Zock (Barcelona, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Occupational exposures and disease II
Session: Occupational exposures and disease II
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1063
Disease area: Airway diseases

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