Olfactory dysfunction revisited: a reappraisal of work-related olfactory dysfunction caused by chemicals

Sabine Werner1, Eberhard Nies1

  • 1Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of the German Social Accident Insurance, Unit Toxicology of Industrial Chemicals, Alte Heerstrasse 111, 53757 Sankt Augustin, Germany.

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