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Original Article

Evaluation of inhaler technique, adherence to therapy and their effect on disease control among children with asthma using metered dose or dry powder inhalers

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Pages 838-845 | Received 09 Dec 2014, Accepted 08 Mar 2015, Published online: 02 Jun 2015

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