title: Cement dust exposure-related emphysema in a construction worker.
abstract: Although, smoking is considered the most important predisposing factor in development of emphysema; environmental exposures also play an important role. There have been several studies on work related respiratory symptoms and ventilatory disorders among employees of cement industry. We report a case of cement exposure related emphysema in 75 years old woman construction worker.
authors.affiliation: Department of Respiratory Medicine, T. N. Medical College, BYL Nair Hospital, Mumbai, India.
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authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Karkhanis
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Joshi
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