Improper Inhalation Technique-A Barrier to Good Asthma Control
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Improper inhaler technique is associated with poor asthma control and frequent emergency department visits
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عنوان ژورنال: Faridpur Medical College Journal
سال: 1970
ISSN: 2079-3553
DOI: 10.3329/fmcj.v6i2.9212