FAQs
The majority of adults do not use their inhalers properly. In fact, a large study showed that 9 out of 10 adults don’t use their inhaler properly1. Chambers help by making it easier to inhale your medication and helping to ensure the puffer medication is delivered to your lungs, where it is needed.
Yes, most adults do not use their inhalers properly. In fact, a large study showed that 9 out of 10 adults don’t use their inhaler properly.Chambers (also called spacers) help by making it easier to inhale your medication and helping to ensure the puffer medication is delivered to your lungs, where it is needed.
The majority of adults do not use their inhalers properly. In fact, a large study showed that 9 out of 10 adults don’t use their inhaler properly.Chambers help by making it easier to inhale your medication and helping to ensure the puffer medication is delivered to your lungs, where it is needed.
Your puffer is inserted into your spacer. When the puffer is pressed, the spacer holds the medication spray so that you can breathe the medication in from the spacer, instead of directly from the puffer.
- Shake inhaler and remove cap.
- Insert inhaler into chamber.
- Press inhaler and breathe in and out through the chamber for 5-6 breaths.
The AEROCHAMBER PLUS* FLOW-VU* Chamber should be cleaned once a week. The Chamber is easy to clean and is dishwasher safe. Wash in lukewarm water and detergent and then rinse and air dry. If cleaning in a dishwasher, ensure the chamber is placed in the top rack of the dishwasher and run on a normal or light cycle, avoiding the heated dry cycle.
No, there is no Latex on the mask or anywhere on the AEROCHAMBER PLUS* FLOW-VU* Chamber.
Yes. In fact, not only does it work with all MDI’s, the AEROCHAMBER PLUS* brand of chambers is the most recommended by leading metered dose inhaler pharmaceutical companies.
The AEROCHAMBER PLUS* Chamber can also be used with soft mist inhalers.
The AEROCHAMBER PLUS* FLOW-VU* Chamber should be replaced every 12 months.
The FLOW-VU* Inhalation Indicator is a valuable feedback tool on the AEROCHAMBER PLUS* FLOW-VU* Chamber that moves as you breathe and helps provide assurance of correct use and medication delivery. The FLOW-VU* Indicator is especially useful for parents who are giving the inhaler medicine to their children. The indicator provides a visual cue of inhalation and correct use for medication delivery.
Yes. The AEROCHAMBER PLUS* FLOW-VU* Chamber can be used with all commonly prescribed metered dose inhalers. The AEROCHAMBER PLUS* brand of chambers are the most recommended by leading metered dose inhaler pharmaceutical companies.
No, spacer cannot be used with dry powder inhalers.
Yes, you can use an AEROCHAMBER PLUS* FLOW-VU* Chamber to take your Respimat inhaler.
Spacers with facemasks are essential when giving inhaled medication to infants and younger children.
The child can breathe normally through the facemask and chamber to inhale the medication.
The FLOW-VU* indicator moves back and forth as the child breathes, helping to provide assurance of correct use and medication delivery.
Yes, but a spacer with a facemask is essential to give an inhaler to infants and younger children. The child can breathe normally through the facemask and chamber to inhale the medication.
The FLOW-VU* indicator moves back and forth as the child breathes, helping to provide assurance of correct use and medication delivery.
- Give praise and rewards during and after the treatment.
- Use teddy bears or dolls to ‘pretend’ to use the chamber to make it look like a game.
- If possible, give treatments when the child is happy and not crying.
- Use the FLOW-VU* Inhalation Indicator to ensure a good seal, coordinate pressing the inhaler with inhalation and to count the number of breaths taken.
- The FLOW-VU* Indicator moves toward the child as they inhale and only moves if you have a proper seal.
Children can typically transition to a mouthpiece around the age of 5 and when they can make a tight lip seal around the mouthpiece.
The blue mouthpiece chamber is ideal for adults, or teens if they prefer the design.
Facemasks are essential for infants and younger children. Facemasks are also ideal for increased ease of use. You simply need to breathe normally through the chamber to inhale the medication.
No, you can purchase a spacer without a prescription from a pharmacy or online store.