Patterns of pulmonary dysfunction in asbestos workers: a cross-sectional study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Restrictive patterns of pulmonary function abnormalities associated with asbestos exposure are well described. Studies are less consistent, however, regarding the association of asbestos inhalation with airway dysfunction and obstruc...

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Main Authors: Kales Stefanos N, Wang Xiaorong, Abejie Belayneh A, Christiani David C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology
Online Access:http://www.occup-med.com/content/5/1/12