Why Should You Use a Spacer with an Inhaler?
Use of a spacer is a simple and effective way to help improve the use of your inhaler. Spacers help to ensure that your medicine reaches your lungs where it’s needed and limits the amount that ends up in the back of the throat.1
People who use a valved holding chamber (VHC) such as AeroChamber Plus* Flow-Vu* chamber, with their inhaler have better control of their respiratory symptoms.2
To improve drug delivery, respiratory guidelines recommend the use of chambers when using metered dose inhalers or puffers in people of all ages.3,4
Did you know that up to 80% of people have incorrect inhaler technique and the majority do not realize they have a problem?1
Key Benefits1,3,4
Improved Outcomes8
More Confidence in Medication Delivery
Needing Fewer Inhaler Puffs
Fewer Side Effects
Fewer Emergency Visits
What is the right spacer for you?
Infant Small Mask (0-18 Months)
For use with your metered dose inhaler
Use of a spacer is a simple and effective way to help improve the use of your inhaler. Spacers help to ensure that your medicine reaches your lungs where it’s needed and limits the amount that ends up in the back of the throat.1
People who use a valved holding chamber (VHC) such as AEROCHAMBER PLUS* FLOW-VU* chamber, with their inhaler have better control of their respiratory symptoms.2
To improve drug delivery, respiratory guidelines recommend the use of chambers when using metered dose inhalers or puffers in people of all ages.3,4
The AEROCHAMBER PLUS* FLOW-VU* Chamber is the only chamber with a dedicated inhalation indicator.
- The FLOW-VU* Inhalation Indicator gives caregivers visual assurance of correct use and medication delivery
- Helps co-ordinate actuation with inhalation
Anatomically shaped facemask contours gently to the face. Extra sensitive, low-resistance valve designed specifically for children.
Chambers with masks are recommended for children under 5 years of age. For infants with larger faces, the medium mask (Yellow) may be better.
Check with your pharmacist to select the most appropriate spacer.
1. McIvor RA et al. Optimizing the delivery of inhaled medication for respiratory patients: the role of valved holding chambers. Canadian Respiratory Journal 2018.
2. Levy ML et al. Asthma patients’ inability to use a pressurized metered-dose inhaler (pMDI) correctly correlates with poor asthma control as defined by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) strategy: a retrospective analysis. Prim Care Respir J. 2013; Dec;22(4):406-11
3. Canadian Thoracic Society – 2010 Consensus Summary for children six years of age and over, and adults.
4. Global Initiative for Asthma 2020.
Frequenty Asked Questions
A spacer is a device that is placed on the mouthpiece of your inhaler. When used, a spacer creates "space" between your mouth and the medicine holding the medication inside, allowing you more time to inhale your medicine.
Spacers help by making it easier to inhale your medication and helping to ensure the inhaler medication is delivered to your lungs, where it is needed.2
The AeroChamber Plus* Flow-Vu* spacer can be used with all commonly prescribed metered dose inhalers (puffers). In fact, not only does it work with all MDI’s, the AeroChamber* brand of spacers is the most recommended by leading metered dose inhaler pharmaceutical companies.
The AeroChamber Plus* Flow-Vu* spacer can also be used with soft mist inhalers if required.
The AeroChamber2go* spacer is designed specifically for use on the go and can be used with most metered dose inhalers. Use may cause premature wear or damage to the device. The AeroChamber2go* chamber has not been designed for use with Soft Mist Inhalers.1
The majority of adults do not use their inhalers properly. Up to 80% of people have poor inhaler technique which can lead to asthma attacks and poor outcomes.1
Spacers help by making it easier to inhale your medication and helping to ensure the inhaler medication is delivered to your lungs, where it is needed.2
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