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Inhalation Toxicology
International Forum for Respiratory Research
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Research Article

Clinical presentation and management in acute toluene intoxication: a case series

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Pages 434-438 | Received 25 Feb 2012, Accepted 09 Apr 2012, Published online: 30 May 2012

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