Exposure to Humidifier Disinfectants Increases the Risk for Asthma in Children

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عنوان ژورنال: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

سال: 2018

ISSN: 1073-449X,1535-4970

DOI: 10.1164/rccm.201805-0840le