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Spacer Devices for Asthma InhalersAka: Aerochamber, Optihaler, Inhaler Spacer, MDI Spacer

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  1. Efficacy
    1. MDIs require spacers for adequate efficacy
    2. Without a spacer device, more drug deposits on pharynx
    3. Spacer increases efficacy and decreases side effects
      1. Significantly improves dose delivery to bronchi
      2. Less systemic absorption with spacer use
  2. Options
    1. Commercially available spacer
      1. Price varies widely ($4 to >$30)
      2. Low cost spacers are as effective as expensive ones
        1. See Homemade spacers below
    2. Homemade spacer
      1. Plastic water bottle (500 cc) sealed
        1. As effective as commercial spacer
      2. Polystyrene cup (200 cc)
        1. Not as effective as plastic water bottle
      3. References
        1. Zar (1999) Lancet 354(9183):979

OPTIHALER (C0727300)

ConceptsMedical Device (T074)
EnglishOPTIHALER
CreditsDerived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)


Spacer Inhaler (C0991876)

Definition (MSH)Inhalation devices with INHALATION SPACERS. They are generally used for dry powder medications.
ConceptsMedical Device (T074)
EnglishSpacer Inhaler, Spacer Inhalers, Spinhaler, Spinhalers
CreditsDerived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)


AEROCHAMBER (C1572834)

ConceptsMedical Device (T074)
EnglishAEROCHAMBER
CreditsDerived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)



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