Patient inhaler device preference and efficiency of use is influenced by age

M. Dewar, G. MacGregor, S. Cunningham, T. Marshall, J. A. Innes, A. P. Greening (Edinburgh, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Asthma - aspects relevant to everyday practice
Session: Asthma - aspects relevant to everyday practice
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 2617
Disease area: Airway diseases

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