Assessment of lung hyperinflation in occupational chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a multicentric cross-sectional study
Material and methods An overall ‘whole working life’ cumulative exposure index was calculated for occupational patients with COPD. Spirometry indices and lung volumes were measured according to the 2005 American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society guidelines.Results After adjustment for ag...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2023-11-01
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Series: | BMJ Open Respiratory Research |
Online Access: | https://bmjopenrespres.bmj.com/content/10/1/e001846.full |