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Acta Oto-Laryngologica Volume 113, 1993 - Issue 6
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Original Article

The Effect of Pressure and Warmth Applied to the Axilla on Unilateral Nasal Airway Resistance and Facial Skin Temperature

M. Preece Common Cold and Nasal Research Centre, Department of Physiology, University of Wales College of Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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R. Eccles Common Cold and Nasal Research Centre, Department of Physiology, University of Wales College of Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Pages 777-781 | Received 21 Jan 1993, Accepted 24 May 1993, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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