Biopersistence of respirable synthetic fibers and minerals: point of view of the chest physician.
Problems of diagnosis related to the presence or absence of particles in lung and pleural tissues are discussed from the clinician's viewpoint. The advantage of applying mineralogical analytical techniques is considered.
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Hôpital Erasme, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium.
D000393:Air Pollutants / Q000493:pharmacokinetics*; D001194:Asbestos / Q000493:pharmacokinetics*; D004391:Dust; D006801:Humans; D007388:Internal Medicine; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D008903:Minerals / Q000493:pharmacokinetics*; D010316:Particle Size; D013997:Time Factors
D000393:Air Pollutants; D004391:Dust; D008903:Minerals; D001194:Asbestos