Funhaler spacer: improving adherence without compromising delivery.
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چکیده
A novel asthma spacer device, the "Funhaler", incorporates incentive toys which are isolated from the main inspiratory circuit by a valve. Here we show that its use does not compromise drug delivery. Improved adherence combined with satisfactory delivery characteristics suggest that the Funhaler may be useful for management of young asthmatics.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of disease in childhood
دوره 88 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003