Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 22, Issue 2 , Pages 73-79 , March 2008

Pharmacology of Cough and Cold Medicines

  • Teri Woo, MS, RN, CPNP

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence: Teri Woo, MS, RN, CPNP, University of Portland School of Nursing, 5000 N Willamette Blvd, Portland, OR

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PII: S0891-5245(07)00467-1

doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2007.12.007

Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 22, Issue 2 , Pages 73-79 , March 2008

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