Acute and chronic effects of fire fighting on pulmonary function

The significance of disease of the small airways in fire fighters with chronic exposure remains to be elucidated with long-term studies; however, acute significant exposure may be associated with irreversible pulmonary injury in fire fighters.

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Acute and chronic effects of fire fighting on pulmonary function

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