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. 1993 Apr;50(4):382–384. doi: 10.1136/oem.50.4.382-a

Pulmonary effects of exposure to fine fiberglass: irregular opacities and small airways obstruction.

C E Rossiter
PMCID: PMC1061302  PMID: 8494780

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