The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 123, Issue 4, Supplement , Pages S16-S25 , April 2010

Upper Respiratory Infections

  • Jack B. Anon, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationRequests for reprints should be addressed to Jack B. Anon, MD, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 3580 Peach Street, Erie, Pennsylvania 16508

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doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2010.02.003

The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 123, Issue 4, Supplement , Pages S16-S25 , April 2010

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