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Original Article

Azelastine nasal spray and desloratadine tablets in pollen-induced seasonal allergic rhinitis: a pharmacodynamic study of onset of action and efficacy

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Pages 151-157 | Accepted 04 Nov 2005, Published online: 01 Dec 2005

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