Cold temperature and low humidity are associated with increased occurrence of respiratory tract infections.

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Published in Respir Med on November 01, 2008

Authors

Tiina M Mäkinen1, Raija Juvonen, Jari Jokelainen, Terttu H Harju, Ari Peitso, Aini Bloigu, Sylvi Silvennoinen-Kassinen, Maija Leinonen, Juhani Hassi

Author Affiliations

1: Institute of Health Sciences, University of Oulu, Finland. tiina.makinen@oulu.fi

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