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serike

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on: Jun 26, 2018
An inexpensive handheld device used to let patients with asthma measure air flowing out of the lungs is known as a _____.
 A) pulmonary function test
  B) metered-dose inhaler
  C) peak flow meter
  D) nebulizer

Question 2

A ___________________ _ reaction is a severe response to an allergen, also known as anaphylaxis.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


vickybb89

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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

systemic


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