Diagnosis and initial management of nonmalignant diseases related to asbestos.
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Diagnostic Criteria and Guidelines for Documenting Them Asbestos as a Hazard Asbestos in Lung Tissue Clinical Evaluation and Indicators Symptoms Occupational and Environmental History Physical Examination Conventional Imaging Computed Tomography Bronchoalveolar Lavage Pulmonary Function Tests Nonmalignant Disease Outcomes Asbestosis Nonmalignant Pleural Abnormalities Associated with Asbestos Chronic Airway Obstruction Implications of Diagnosis for Patient Management Actions Required before Disease Is Apparent Actions Required after Diagnosis Conclusions
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عنوان ژورنال:
- American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine
دوره 170 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004