What causes cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis? A case-control study of environmental exposure to dust.

James G. Scott; Andrew Johnston; John Britton

doi:10.1136/bmj.301.6759.1015

Abstract

Environmental exposure to dust may be an important factor in the aetiology of cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis.

Keywords

MedicineOdds ratioEtiologyConfidence intervalCase-control studyPassive smokingOccupational exposureSmoking historyInternal medicineEnvironmental health

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Queen's Medical Centre GB

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Year: 1990
Type: article
Volume: 301
Issue: 6759
Pages: 1015-1017
Citations: 221
Access: Closed

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                                    James G. Scott, 
                                
                                    Andrew Johnston, 
                                
                                    John Britton
                                
                            (1990). 
                            What causes cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis? A case-control study of environmental exposure to dust.. 
                            BMJ
                            , 301
                            (6759)
                            , 1015-1017.
                            https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.301.6759.1015

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DOI: 10.1136/bmj.301.6759.1015