Does Living in a Cold Climate or Recreational Skiing Increase the Risk For Obstructive Respiratory Diseases or Symptoms?
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Author/Creator
Jyrki-Tapani Kotaniemi
Jari Latvala
Bo Lundbäck
Anssi Sovjärvi
Juhani Hassi
Kjell Larsson
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 62, no. 2, 2003, pp. 142-157
Description
Conclusions were that bronchitic symptoms were increased only for outdoor workers, but not skiers. Asthma risks were not elevated for either group.