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Leas BF, D’Anci KE, Apter AJ, et al. Effectiveness of Indoor Allergen Reduction in Management of Asthma [Internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2018 Feb. (Comparative Effectiveness Reviews, No. 201.) Appendix B, Excluded Studies.