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        news Two Cases of Asthma in Handicapped Elderly Persons in which Assisted Inhalation Therapy was Effective

        Presented by:Allergology International / Kazuto Matsunaga, Satoru Yanagisawa, Tomohiro Ichikawa, Kazuhito Ueshima, Keiichirou Akamatsu, Tsunahiko Hirano, Masanori Nakanishi, Toshiyuki Yamagata, Yoshiaki Minakata and Masakazu Ichinose
        Summary points:This paper describes two octogenarians who present with cough, wheezing and other pulmonary symptoms and difficulty sleeping. The authors describe the patient presentations and histories, laboratory work-ups, diagnosis and treatment, as well as discussing the best approach to treatment of patients with difficulty performing self-inhalation therapy.
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