In-vitro performance of two valved holding chambers (VHCs)/Spacers for paediatric use tested with facemasks attached is unaffected by routine use and cleaning

L. Jacques, J. Mitchell, M. Nagel, H. Mackay, K. Wiersema, A. Cripps, S. Pischel, W. Lincourt (London, ON, Canada; Ware/Herts, United Kingdom; RTP, NC, United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Wheezing in preschool children
Session: Wheezing in preschool children
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3956
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases

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