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SKK, KRJ, RL: Conception of idea; KKB, JIB, RRD, ND, JJG, JPG, KMG, SG, KRJ, PK (Pawan K), AK, PK (Prawin K), VK, AP, JLM, VHR: Reviewed the literature, prepared initial draft of manuscript; RL, JLM, VS, SKK, KRJ: Reviewed the manuscript and revised it critically for important intellectual content; KRJ: co-ordination and collation, corresponding author; All authors had critically revised and approved the final version of the manuscript.
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Banothu, K.K., Bhat, J.I., Das, R.R. et al. Expert Opinion on Restoration of Pediatric Pulmonology Services During the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic. Indian Pediatr 57, 1055–1059 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-020-2035-z
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