Correct and incorrect use of metered dose inhalers by patients and related factors

M. H. Rahimi Rad, E. Hassani (Urmia, West Azerbaijan, Urmia, Islamic Republic Of Iran)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Nursing interventions in the prevention and management of respiratory disease
Session: Nursing interventions in the prevention and management of respiratory disease
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1173
Disease area: Airway diseases

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