Emphysema severity directly linked to coal dust exposure

Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 16:42 in Health & Medicine

Coal dust exposure is directly linked to severity of emphysema in smokers and nonsmokers alike, according to new research from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

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