A cross-sectional study examining inpatients‘ metered dose inhaler technique and the impact of assessment and education on its effective use

J. Jade, J. Lee, S.F. Hussain (Kettering, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Treatment of asthma, bronchiectasis and cough: inhaler use
Session: Treatment of asthma, bronchiectasis and cough: inhaler use
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2176
Disease area: Airway diseases

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