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What is an Inhaler used for?

Asthma inhalers are handy devices that are used to deliver medication into your lungs. These are basically used to treat asthma or COPD. Inhalers can easily be carried around in a pocket or a bag in case of emergencies.

Metered dose inhalers are a type of inhaler that is commonly used to deliver reliever medication. These are breath-actuated inhalers, i.e., the medicine is delivered into your lungs automatically as you breathe. Some inhalers encapsulate steroids that are used to treat inflammation, while others may contain bronchodilators that open up airways or a combination of both.

What is a Spacer for Inhaler?

A spacer is designed to create a temporary space that holds the medicine before it is inhaled. It attaches to the inhaler, making it easier to use. Not all inhalers support spacers, so read the instructions carefully before use. Some spacers also come with masks for smaller children or someone who cannot breathe through a standard spacer. Spacer for inhalers are made of plastic and help get the best out of MDIs (Metered Dose Inhalers). With a spacer, it is easier to get the right amount of medicine directly into the lungs where it is required, which means you end up using lesser medicine without wastage.

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How to Use an Inhaler with a Spacer?

• Hold the spacer in between the teeth.
• Close your mouth tightly around it to prevent the medicine from escaping.
• Keep your chin in an upward position.
• Start breathing in the medication.
• Push a single puff of medicine into the spacer by pressing down the inhaler.
• Inhale as deep as you can.
• Take the spacer out and hold your breath for up to 10 seconds or according to your capacity.
• Slowly exhale through your mouth.
• In order to reduce the side effects of the medicine, gargle and rinse your mouth after using the inhaler.

How to clean?

• Gently clean it using a detergent, like washing-up liquid. Just a small number of brands of the spacer are dishwasher protected, so check the product instructions.
• Be careful not to scrub the inside of your spacer, as this might affect the way it works. You can scrub the outside of the spacer and the mouthpiece.
• Leave it to air-dry, as this helps to reduce static (an electrical charge that builds up) and prevent the medicine from sticking to the inside of the spacer.
• Put your spacer back together, ready for use when it is fully dry.
• Before you use it again, wipe the mouthpiece clean with detergent.

Who should use Spacer for Inhaler?

• Asthma Inhalers are safe to be used by children. Kids below the age of 5 years require a mask.
• Adults who take a corticosteroid preventer medication using an MDI/Puffer.
• Adults who cannot coordinate the press and breathe technique when using MDI/Puffer.
• Anyone taking a reliever medication during an asthma attack.

Spacers allow the medication to get straight to where it is needed (in your lungs), with less medication ending up in other places, such as your mouth and throat, where it can lead to irritation or mild infections. A spacer makes it convenient to coordinate breathing in and pressing your puffer. Especially helpful for older individuals who lack the ability to do so.

Benefits of Inhalers

The following are the advantages of using a spacer for inhaler:

• A spacer makes it easier to coordinate pressing the MDI button and inhaling the medicine; ideal for children and older adults 
• The inhaler spacer helps inhale a greater concentration of medicine into the lungs 
• Provides the maximum benefit of the medicine because the spacer helps extend the amount of time the inhaler takes to deliver medication making absorption effective 
• Reduces the chances of side effects of corticosteroid on the mouth because the spacer ensures that the medicine goes into the lungs without ending up in the mouth or throat. 
• Reduces wastage of medication

Safety tips for Asthma Spacer use

• Proper use of a spacer for inhalers should be demonstrated to the patient by the nurse or doctor. 
• Shake the inhaler well and prime it if needed before use (if you have not used the inhaler in 2–3 weeks, “prime” it by squirting out 2–3 puffs into the air).
• Ensure that the spacer properly fits the inhaler. 
• Breathe in from your spacer as soon as you have sprayed a puff of medicine into it. Otherwise, the medicine will settle on the bottom and can no longer be inhaled.
• Check the inhaler spacer periodically for any cracks or breaks, and replace it if you notice any damage.

5 Top Reviewed Spacers for Inhaler

1. Monaghan AeroChamber Plus Z STAT Anti-Static Valved Holding Chamber 79 Reviews
2. Monaghan Aerobika Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) Therapy System 21 Reviews
3. Respironics OptiChamber Diamond Anti-Static Valved Holding Chamber 19 Reviews
4. Hudson RCI Pocket Chamber 6 Reviews
5. Respironics Threshold IMT Inspiratory Muscle Trainer 23 Reviews

Where to buy Inhaler Spacer online?

Health Products For You carries high-quality spacers for inhalers that help deliver asthma medicine to the lungs more effectively. When used correctly, a spacer can make controlling asthma symptoms easier and keep one healthy. We supply inhalers and spacers from leading manufacturers like Monaghan Medical, Respironics, Drive Medical, etc., at the best prices. Shop now!

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