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Shilpa Sharma — promoting concordance and ensuring correct inhaler technique in a patient with asthma

Introduction to Shilpa Sharma, aged 20 years old

Shilpa Sharma was diagnosed with asthma when she was 12 years old. She has suffered from recurrent exacerbations and has been admitted to hospital three times in the past eight years. She has recently registered with your practice and you have asked her to attend for her annual asthma review.

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