Health Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Asthma

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Schachter HM, Reisman J, Tran K, et al. Health Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Asthma. Summary, Evidence Report/Technology Assessment: Number 91. AHRQ Publication Number 04-E013-1, March 2004. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/epcsums/o3asthsum.htm

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