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Dictionary of Allergies .. AeroChamber

AeroChamber.  An aerosol holding chamber. Permits easier metered-dose inhaler (MDI) therapy in children and the elderly. The device consists of an aerosol holding chamber with a soft, flexible mask that covers the patient's nose and mouth. A one-way valve holds the medication until the patient inhales. Expired air is vented through exhalation ports.


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Γκέλης Ν.Δ. - Λεξικό Αλλεργίας - Εκδόσεις ΒΕΛΛΕΡOΦΟΝΤΗΣ - Κόρινθος 2013

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