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Assanasen, P., Naclerio, R.M. (2009). Cold, Dry Air, and Hyperosmolar Challenges in Rhinitis. In: Pawankar, R., Holgate, S.T., Rosenwasser, L.J. (eds) Allergy Frontiers: Clinical Manifestations. Allergy Frontiers, vol 3. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-88317-3_10

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