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.

Do you need a prescription for a spacer?

Spacers/VHCs are medical devices. Your doctor can write a prescription for a spacer to go with your inhaler and you will usually get the device at a pharmacy or durable medical equipment (DME) company. If you don’t have a prescription from your doctor for this device, you can buy them online.

What is the purpose of a spacer device?

A spacer, or holding chamber, is an attachment that should always be used with your inhaler. The spacer holds the medicine in place so you can breathe it in easier.

What are the advantages of a spacer device?

Benefits of using a spacer with an inhaler include: 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.

Which inhaler spacer is best?

6) 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.

Should I use a spacer with my 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.

How often should I replace my 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.

Do adults need to use a spacer?

Adults and adolescents are recommended to always use a spacer with their puffer. All children should use a spacer to take their medicine, for both reliever and preventer puffers. Using a spacer with your reliever medicine in an asthma flare-up is as effective as or even better than using a nebuliser.

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.

How to use a spacer device?

Remove the inhaler and spacer cap. Carefully examine the products for damage,missing parts,or foreign objects.

Firmly fit the two halves of the spacer together (If necessary).

Stand or sit upright when using your inhaler and spacer.

If you are starting a new inhaler or have not used the inhaler for more than one week you must prime your inhaler.

How to use an inhaler with a spacer and mask?

If your child’s spacer has two pieces,put them together,after removing the spacer’s cap.

Shake the inhaler for five seconds to mix the medicine and ensure a reliable dose.

Remove the inhaler’s cap; insert the mouthpiece into the front end of the spacer.

What is a spacer device?

A spacer is a device designed to make an MDI easier to use, thus delivering more medicine directly into the lungs where it is needed. This makes the medicine more effective and reduces the side effects that may occur from inhaling the medicine into the mouth or throat.

How to use a spacer?

Inspect the inhaler,spacer,and mouthpiece to make sure there is enough medicine left and for any dirt or debris.

Sit or stand with your back straight,keeping your head in a normal position — not too far backward or forward — before and during delivering the medicine.

Exhale as much air as possible from your lungs.