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Inhalation Toxicology
International Forum for Respiratory Research
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Research Article

Health effects of subchronic inhalation exposure to simulated downwind coal combustion emissions

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Pages 349-362 | Received 04 Feb 2011, Accepted 13 Mar 2011, Published online: 24 May 2011

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