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Common inhaler devices chart
This ‘at a glance’ chart includes a diagram, guide to use and important points for each of the common inhaler devices.
Health professionals may find this chart useful in helping patients optimise their use of inhaled medicines, especially when patients need to use two or more different devices, are older, cognitively impaired or have reduced dexterity.
Date published: 2006-05-08 00:00:00
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References to brands should not be taken as an endorsement by NPS.
