Impact of environmental factors on lung defences
The lungs are one of the most important organs exposed to environmental agents. The lungs have the ability to protect themselves by both immunological and nonimmunological mechanisms. An individual's susceptibility to the impact of environmental agents will determine their adverse effects. This...
Main Authors: | D. Olivieri, E. Scoditti |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2005-12-01
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Series: | European Respiratory Review |
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Online Access: | http://err.ersjournals.com/cgi/content/full/14/95/51 |
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