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Inhalation Toxicology
International Forum for Respiratory Research
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Original Article

Exposure–response effects of inhaled sulfur mustard in a large porcine model: a 6-h study

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Pages 1135-1143 | Received 05 Aug 2010, Accepted 23 Sep 2010, Published online: 18 Nov 2010

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