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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Can Pharmacists’ Counseling Improve the Use of Inhalers and Quality of Life? A Prospective “Pre” and “Post” Education Analysis in Mardan, Pakistan

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Pages 679-687 | Received 25 Jan 2023, Accepted 05 May 2023, Published online: 06 Jul 2023

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