Clinical screening guidelines for asbestos-related lung disease

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Clinical screening guidelines for asbestos-related lung disease

Published Date:

4/16/12

Series:

Asbestos

Language:

English

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Corporate Authors:

United States. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. . Minnesota. Department of Health. .

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Description:

These guidelines list the steps to take in screening for asbestos-related lung disease. Key components include a medical history interview, a comprehensive physical examination, a postero-anterior chest radiograph, and a simple pulmonary function test.

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Pamphlet (or booklet)

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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection

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