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Comment
. 2008 Dec;57(12):789-92.

Dust mite control measures don't help asthma patients

Sarah-Anne Schumann  1 , John Hickner
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Comment

Dust mite control measures don't help asthma patients

Sarah-Anne Schumann et al. J Fam Pract. 2008 Dec.

Abstract

Forget about mattress covers and air filtration systems. They don’t work, despite what the guidelines say

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  • House dust mite control measures for asthma.
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