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Bronchiolitis obliterans risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
Industrial workers who are at a greater risk for developing bronchiolitis obliterans:
- Nylon-flock workers
- Workers who spray prints onto textiles with polyamide-amine dyes
- Battery workers who are exposed to thionyl chloride fumes
- Workers at plants that use or manufacture flavorings, e.g. diacetyl butter-like flavoring
References
References
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