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Research Article

Comparison of ISO work of breathing and NIOSH breathing resistance measurements for air-purifying respirators

Susan Shuhong XuCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory – Research Branch, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaCorrespondence[email protected]
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William P. KingCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory – Research Branch, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Caitlin McClainCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory – Research Branch, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Ziging ZhuangCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory – Research Branch, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Dana R. RottachCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory – Research Branch, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-0459-5980
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Pages 369-377 | Published online: 25 Jun 2021

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