Why Valved Holding Chambers are Important with Andrea Pappalardo, MD

Valved holding chambers can increase how much asthma inhaler medication is delivered into your lungs. The average inhaler - even when used correctly - only delivers about 60% of medication into the lungs, where it needs to go.
Learn more about valved holding chambers from board-certified allergist Andrea Pappalardo, MD.
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