Do air cleaners make a difference in treating allergic disease in homes?

Do air cleaners make a difference in treating allergic disease in homes?
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DOI:
10.1016/s1081-1206(10)62339-3
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发表时间:
2001-12-01
影响因子:
5.9
通讯作者:
Reisman, RE
Reisman, RE
中科院分区:
医学2区
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作者:
Reisman, RE

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