The quality of life of farmers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Introduction and objective COPD is a medical state characterized by chronically poor airflow, and typically worsens over time. Farmers have an increased risk of COPD because of being exposed to ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, inorganic dust, and organic dust. The quality of life of the ill depends on bio...

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Main Authors: Joanna Milanowska, Barbara Mackiewicz, Paweł Węgorowski, Janusz Milanowski, Piotr Milanowski, Marta Makara-Studzińska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Rural Health 2017-06-01
Series:Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.journalssystem.com/aaem/The-quality-of-life-of-farmers-with-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-COPD-,74651,0,2.html