The use of pressurized metered-dose inhalers mith spacer in the treatment of asthmatic crises: impacts on treatment costs

J. P. B. Lotufo, H. M. Sabino, R. C. Calheiros, F. Stollar, D. M. Cardoso (São Paulo, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Therapy in childhood asthma I
Session: Therapy in childhood asthma I
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4085
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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