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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Assessing the Pharmacist’s Role in Counseling Asthmatic Adults Using the Correct Inhaler Technique and Its Effect on Asthma Control, Adherence, and Quality of Life

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Pages 961-972 | Received 29 Oct 2022, Accepted 28 Mar 2023, Published online: 06 Apr 2023

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