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Artificial stone‐associated silicosis in China: A prospective comparison with natural stone‐associated silicosis

Na Wu, Changjiang Xue, Shiwen Yu, Qiao Ye

Respirology · 2019 · 89 citations · 16 references

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Abstract

Compared to natural stone-associated silicosis, artificial stone-associated silicosis was characterized by short latency, rapid radiological progression, accelerated decline in lung function and high mortality.

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