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International Forum for Respiratory Research
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High Levels of Airborne Ultrafine and Fine Particulate Matter in Indoor Ice Arenas

Kenneth W. Rundell Human Performance Laboratory, Marywood University, Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA
Pages 237-250 | Published online: 01 Oct 2008

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