The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Volume 94, Issue 4 , Pages 669-675 , October 1994

What do pediatricians in training know about the correct use of inhalers and spacer devices?

  • Israel Amirav, MD
    • ,
  • Avner Goren, MD
    • ,
  • Nicholas A. Pawlowski, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Nicholas A. Pawlowski, MD, Allergy Section, Room 8034, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 34th St. and Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104-4399.

Received 24 August 1993 ,Revised 12 November 1993 ,Accepted 2 March 1994.

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The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Volume 94, Issue 4 , Pages 669-675 , October 1994

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