What is an EZ spacer?
The E-Z Spacer® spacer consists of a collapsible plastic bag with a mouthpiece. A spacer assists delivery of medication to the small airways. This increases the medication’s effectiveness. Its portable size, efficiency and convenience make the MDI a desirable method for inhalation treatment.
Is it better to use a spacer with an inhaler?
A spacer gives someone more time to use the inhaler, making the process simpler. It reduces the need for coordination when pressing the inhaler and breathing in the medicine. Spacers extend the amount of time the inhaler takes to deliver medicine. This means the lungs absorb the medicine slower and more smoothly.
Should adults use spacers with inhalers?
Adults should also use a spacer chamber, especially if they have problems using an HFA. Spacer chambers can keep particles from collecting in your mouth or tongue, lessening side effects from medications. Spacer chambers should not be used with a dry powder inhaler (DPI).
Is an AeroChamber the same as a spacer?
A holding chamber or “spacer”, such as an Aerochamber® helps your child use a metered dose inhaler (MDI). Metered Dose Inhalers are used to get medicine directly into the lungs where it is needed. This allows the medicine to work quicker than the same type of medicine taken by liquid or pill form.
Which inhaler spacer is best?
There are different types of spacer. It is better to use a small volume spacer than no spacer at all. Using the small spacer with the Metered Dose Inhaler or “puffer” inhaler gets about 60% of the inhaled medicine into the child’s lungs.
How much is a spacer for inhaler?
Spacers are medical devices. Your doctor can write a prescription for one, and you can pick one up from most pharmacies. You can also buy them online, with or without a prescription. They cost between $8 and $20 depending on the model and the supplier.
Why use a spacer when using a puffer?
Spacers help the medication get straight to where it’s needed in your lungs, with less medication ending up in your mouth and throat where it can lead to irritation or mild infections. A spacer can also make it easier to coordinate breathing in and pressing your puffer.
Which inhaler needs a spacer?
Which inhalers need a spacer/VHC? All quick-relief inhalers, like ProAir® and Proventil® should be used with a spacer/VHC, and many of the long-term controller medications need them, too.
How often should you replace your spacer?
Plastic spacers should be replaced at least every 12 months but some may need changing at six months – talk to your doctor or if you have concerns, especially if you are due an annual review.
When is spacer recommended?
Spacers should be used by: all children – kids aged under 4–5 years will need a mask attached. all adults taking a corticosteroid preventer medication (e.g. Flixotide, Symbicort) using an MDI/puffer. adults who have trouble coordinating the ‘press and breathe’ technique when using an MDI/puffer.
Who should use a spacer?
At what age do you stop using a spacer?
Spacer devices can be used by children of any age, but are particularly recommended for those under the age of five years. Wash your hands. Remove the cover from the inhaler mouthpiece and check for any obstruction. Hold the inhaler upright and give it a shake.
