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Occupational exposure to dust, gases and fumes, a family history of asthma and impaired respiratory health.
Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health - 1 Oct 2008
Hedlund Ulf, Rönmark Eva, Eriksson Kåre, Lundbäck Bo, Järvholm Bengt
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OBJECTIVES: This study assessed the impact of occupational exposure to dust, gases, and fumes on respiratory symptoms, obstructive lung diseases, or the use of asthma medication among persons with and without a family history of asthma. METHODS: A population-based cohort was followed for 10 years. This study included all 1739 men and 1594 women occupationally active at the first survey. Exposure and respiratory...
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