Comparison of asthma and COPD patients' perception of appropriate metered-dose inhaler technique with a questionnaire and supervision based reference standard

J. Micallef, L. A. Micallef, C. Gouder (Msida, Malta)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Clinical assessment of airway diseases
Session: Clinical assessment of airway diseases
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4011
Disease area: Airway diseases

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