The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Volume 107, Issue 3 , Pages 455-460 , March 2001

Systematic review: Exposure to pets and risk of asthma and asthma-like symptoms

Received 5 July 2000 ,Revised 20 October 2000 ,Accepted 28 November 2000.

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doi: 10.1067/mai.2001.113240

The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Volume 107, Issue 3 , Pages 455-460 , March 2001

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