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In defence of the lung

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  1. Janeway Child Health Center, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada

    R K. Chandra M.D., F.R.C.P. (Professor of Pediatric Research), Gloria Heresi M.D. & Liana Schlesinger M.D.

  2. Instituto d Nutricion y, Technologia Delos Alimentos, Macul 5540. Casilla 15138, II, Santiago, Chile

    R K. Chandra M.D., F.R.C.P. (Professor of Pediatric Research), Gloria Heresi M.D. & Liana Schlesinger M.D.

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Chandra, R.K., Heresi, G. & Schlesinger, L. In defence of the lung. Indian J Pediatr 48, 9–12 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02895177

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