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Inhalation Toxicology
International Forum for Respiratory Research
Volume 22, 2010 - Issue 4
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Research Article

Inhalability of micron particles through the nose and mouth

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Pages 287-300 | Received 30 Jul 2009, Accepted 28 Aug 2009, Published online: 13 Jan 2010

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