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Research Article

Comparison of the efficacy and tolerability of topically administered azelastine, sodium cromoglycate and placebo in the treatment of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis and rhino-conjunctivitis

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Pages 313-320 | Accepted 23 Apr 2003, Published online: 22 Sep 2008

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