Influence of inhaler technique on asthma and COPD control: a multicenter experience
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Influence of inhaler technique on asthma and COPD control: a multicenter experience
BACKGROUND The successful management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) mostly depends on adherence to inhalation drug therapy, the usage of which is commonly associated with many difficulties in real life. Improvement of patients' adherence to inhalation technique could lead to a better outcome in the treatment of asthma and COPD. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was t...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
سال: 2016
ISSN: 1178-2005
DOI: 10.2147/copd.s114576