What is an Aerochamber used for?

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.

Why use a spacer for asthma?

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.

How do you clean asthma chambers?

Tips for cleaning your spacer

1. Take your spacer apart and gently clean it with warm water and a detergent, such as washing-up liquid.
2. Only a small number of brands of spacer are dishwasher safe, so check the instructions on the label.
3. Use warm water instead of boiling water, as boiling water may damage the spacer.

Do adults need to use a spacer with an inhaler?

It is important for everyone to use a spacer each time they use their inhaler. A spacer is an attachment that fits onto the end of your inhaler. If you use your inhaler without a spacer, then most of the medicine ends up inside your mouth or stomach, instead of your lungs, where it works best.

Is inhaler better than nebulizer?

Inhalers are smaller and require no power source. And because they deliver the medicine much more quickly than a nebulizer, they may be preferred by some parents. The age of the child also makes a difference in how an inhaler is used. Metered dose inhalers (MDI) are the most widely used, but they require coordination.

How many puffs of Ventolin is safe?

You should feel a difference to your breathing within a few minutes. The normal way for adults and children to use their inhaler is: 1 or 2 puffs of salbutamol when you need it. up to a maximum of 4 times in 24 hours (regardless of whether you have 1 puff or 2 puffs at a time)

How often should I clean my asthma spacer?

Spacers should be cleaned once a week. Take the spacer apart and wash it in warm water containing a little dishwashing detergent or mild soap. Do not rinse the spacer. It is important to leave residual soap on the inside lining of the spacer, to minimise static electricity in the spacer.

What does an inhaler do for someone without asthma?

The bronchodilator inhaler, or “reliever medication”, is used to relieve spasms in the airway muscles. If you don’t have spasms, it will have no effect on the airways but potential side effects include a racing heart beat and feeling very shaky.

What happens if you don’t rinse after using an inhaler?

When you breathe in your steroid inhaler medication, a small amount of steroid can stick to your mouth and throat as it makes its way into your lungs to help you breathe. If this small amount of steroid is not rinsed out from the inside of your mouth or throat, it can cause a fungal infection known as thrush.

Do inhalers work without a spacer?

If you use your inhaler without a spacer, then most of the medicine ends up inside your mouth or stomach, instead of your lungs, where it works best. The spacer acts as a holding chamber where the medicine sits as a fine mist that you can then breathe in very slowly.

How long do you wait between puffs of an inhaler?

With some inhalers, you need to wait least 30 to 60 seconds before taking the next puff. This gives the medicine and propellant enough time to mix together. When you breathe out as fully as you can just before taking your inhaler, you create more space in your lungs for your next breath in.

How is an aerochamber used in an inhaler?

The Aerochamber is a spacer used with a metered-dose inhaler that helps control delivery of asthma medication. Learn how to properly use your Aerochamber. Skip to Content

When to take aerochamber plus at all times?

The American Lung Association suggests that patients keep a chamber with them at all times in case asthma symptoms worsen. 2 Allergan partners with Foundation Care, a specialty pharmacy that serves all 50 states and is a trusted resource for patients, physicians, and caregivers.

When to use aerochamber plus flow-Vu VHC?

AeroChamber Plus ® Flow-Vu ® VHC is a device available by prescription only for patients who may have difficulty with the coordination and control involved in using MDIs correctly. 1 One Size Doesn’t Fit All Multiple mask sizes to fit patients of different ages 1

How long do you Hold Your Breath with an aerochamber?

Breathe in slowly and deeply over 3 – 5 seconds. If you breathe in too fast, the AeroChamber® may whistle. Hold your breath for up to ten seconds. This allows the medication time to deposit in the airways. Resume normal breathing. Repeat steps 1 – 6 when more than one puff is prescribed.