The influence of age and gender on proper use of metered dose inhaler

M. Irfan, A. S. Haque, M. Naeem, J. Khan (Karachi, Pakistan)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Therapy and health economics of asthma and COPD
Session: Therapy and health economics of asthma and COPD
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1421
Disease area: Airway diseases

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