oPtimal aerosol delivery
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چکیده
Equivalent clinical results can be achieved from any delivery device, providing the patient can use it correctly. Selection of the appropriate device for each patient requires consideration of multiple factors. Inhaler technique should be demonstrated by the patient at each visit, assessed by the health-care provider, and where necessary, training to optimise aerosol delivery should be repeated. Michael E Levin, MB ChB, FCPaed, Dip Allerg, MMed(Paed), PhD(linguistics)
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