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Original Articles

Short- and Long-Term Effects of Ambient Ozone and Fine Particulate Matter on the Respiratory Health of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Subjects

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Pages 56-62 | Received 08 Jan 2014, Accepted 04 Jun 2014, Published online: 19 Aug 2014

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