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The impact of concomitant rhinitis on asthma-related quality of life and asthma control
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Abstract
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English
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Allergy: European journal of allergy and clinical immunology. - Copenhagen
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Publication
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Copenhagen
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2010
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0105-4538
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DOI
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10.1111/J.1398-9995.2010.02365.X
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65
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(2010)
, p. 1290-1297
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000281631500011
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