The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Volume 114, Issue 1 , Pages 111-117 , July 2004

Dog allergen (Can f 1) and cat allergen (Fel d 1) in US homes: Results from the National Survey of Lead and Allergens in Housing

Received 17 October 2003 ,Revised 16 April 2004 ,Accepted 19 April 2004.

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☆ This survey was funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.

PII: S0091-6749(04)01406-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2004.04.036

The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Volume 114, Issue 1 , Pages 111-117 , July 2004

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