Predictors of correct technique in patients using pressurized metered dose inhalers
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Predictors of correct technique in patients using pressurized metered dose inhalers
BACKGROUND Corret inhaler technique is recommended by guidelines for optimum asthma care. The objective of the study is to determine real life predictors of correct pressurized metered dose inhaler (pMDI) technique in Asthma and COPD patients. METHODS Two hundred eight adult patients aged 18+ from respiratory outpatients (69.2%) and the community on regular pMDI for a diagnosis of Asthma (...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMC Pulmonary Medicine
سال: 2017
ISSN: 1471-2466
DOI: 10.1186/s12890-017-0386-6