| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5956040 | Chest | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
During the first 5 years of duty, firefighters do not show greater longitudinal FEV1 decline than EMS control subjects, and fewer of them develop abnormal lung function. Weight gain is associated with a small loss of lung function, of questionable clinical relevance in this fit and active population.
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Authors
Thomas K. MD, FCCP, Fen MS, Charles B. PhD, Mayris P. DrPH, Hillel W. DrPH, Michael MD, Kaitlyn BA, Michael D. MD, Anna MD, Vasilios BA, Kerry J. MD, David J. MD, FCCP,