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Environmental Lung Disorders Secondary to Inhalation of Toxic Gases, Fumes, and Aerosols

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Radiologic Diagnosis of Chest Disease

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Inhalation lung injuries comprise less than 1% of total occupational injuries (1,2) and among chemically caused lung injuries they occupy only second place. Inhalation lung injuries are, however, of primary importance where morbidity, mortality, and cost of treatment are concerned (3).

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  2. Research and Development, Almed Corporation, 1050, Brussels, Belgium

    Miriam Sperber M.D. (Professor of Radiology, Director) (Professor of Radiology, Director)

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Novak, D. (1990). Environmental Lung Disorders Secondary to Inhalation of Toxic Gases, Fumes, and Aerosols. In: Sperber, M. (eds) Radiologic Diagnosis of Chest Disease. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-0347-3_30

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