Research Journal of Medical Sciences

Year: 2016
Volume: 10
Issue: 4
Page No. 337 - 341

Respiratory Problems and Pulmonary Function Tests of Workers in Aluminum Smelting Industry

Authors : Fatemeh Azizi, Nazanin Izadi, Asadollah Montazeri and Mohsen Moradinia

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