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The AeroChamber Plus is a popular valved holding chamber (VHC) available in the UK, you can buy it online from UK-registered Ashcroft Pharmacy.
It's widely recommended by healthcare professionals and patients for improving medication delivery from inhalers. Using a spacer improves inhaler effectiveness by directing medicine to the lungs and reducing throat residue.
Valved holding chambers like the AEROCHAMBER PLUS help with better control of respiratory symptoms and fit most metered dose and soft mist inhalers. Respiratory guidelines recommend using these chambers for better drug delivery at any age.
AeroChamber Plus is a simple and easy-to-use asthma inhaler spacer that helps people with asthma or other lung conditions use their inhalers more effectively. Here’s how it works:
Design: It's a plastic tube with a mouthpiece on one end and a soft seal on the other end where you attach your inhaler. Inside, there's a valve that helps control the flow of medicine.
How it helps: When you use an inhaler, the AeroChamber Plus makes sure the right amount of medicine goes straight into your lungs (airways) instead of getting stuck in your mouth and throat. This makes the medicine work better and reduces side effects.
Metered-dose inhalers: Inhalers like Ventolin have a pressurized canister that releases a set dose of medicine each time you press it.
Easy to use: The AeroChamber Plus is especially useful for children and older adults who might have trouble coordinating their breathing with pressing the inhaler.It makes the whole process easier and more efficient.
The AeroChamber Plus Asthma Spacer helps deliver the right dose of medicine to the lungs, making treatments for asthma and COPD more effective and reducing side effects.
It's available in 3 colors.
- Yellow for children
- Blue for adults
- Orange for infants
An asthma inhaler spacer is important to serve as a bridge between the inhaler and the user. It simplifies the use of an inhaler therefore eliminating the need to synchronize pressing the inhaler with breathing.
What is an AeroChamber used for?
Using an Aerochamber together with an inhaler offers many benefits. The key Benefits of using AeroChamber include:
- Using Aerochamber with an inhaler prevents potential side effects that you may experience while using other inhalers.
- It helps you breathe slowly hence increasing the concentration of the treatment reaching your lungs.
- Using Aerochamber with an inhaler helps you get enough time to dispense and inhale the treatment
- Using an Aerochamber with an inhaler extends the time at which the treatment should be delivered enhancing total inhalation.
- Using an Aerochamber with an inhaler ensures that the medicine gets into your lungs instead of getting lost in your mouth or throat.
AeroChamber vs Nebulizer
Your needs will determine if you need an Aerochamber or Nebulizer. You can use Aerochamber anytime you have an asthma attack while Nebulizer is best when you have aggravated asthma symptoms.
Volumatic Spacer vs Aerochamber
A Volumatic Spacer is preferred when you struggle to press and breathe simultaneously while using other devices. AeroChamber Spacer is preferred if you find it hard to inhale while using other devices.
Types of AeroChambers Available in the UK and Their Features
There are many types of AeroChamber available in the UK:
- AeroChamber Plus Flow-Vu: This is great for getting the best medication delivery. It comes in sizes for infants, kids, and adults.
It has a Flow-Vu indicator to show whether you're using it correctly. Both the AeroChamber Plus with Mask and the AeroChamber Flow-Vu with Mask come with a large mask for those aged 5 years and above.
- AeroChamber HC: This one is designed for hospitals and clinics and comes in different sizes.
- AeroChamber Plus Z Stat: This version has an anti-static chamber that improves medication delivery. It also has the Flow-Vu indicator and comes in sizes for infants, kids, and adults.
- AeroChamber Flow-Vu: This version includes the Flow-Vu Indicator for correct inhalation. It's great for kids and elderly individuals who need visual confirmation of proper inhalation.
- AeroChamber Plus: This is the standard valved holding chamber. It's reliable and effective.
- AeroChamber Plus - with Mask: Similar to the standard version but comes with a large mask for those aged 5 and above.
- AeroChamber Flow-Vu - with Mask: Includes the Flow-Vu Indicator and a large mask suitable for those aged 5 and above.
- AeroChamber Mini: This is a smaller, portable option that's easy to carry around. It’s good for both adults and kids who need a more convenient size.
- AeroChamber Max: This type of asthma spacers has a bigger chamber for those who need higher doses of medication. It’s available in sizes for children and adults.
Some AeroChambers Asthma Spacer have special features like masks for infants or anti-static properties to make them even more effective. These features help reduce medication waste and ensure the patient gets the right dose.
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Frequently asked questions
An Aerochamber Plus with a mask brings a solution to your breathing problems. It ensures that the treatment gets into your lungs thereby making asthma treatment more effective.
An Aerochamber improves the use of your inhaler. The spacer ensures that the treatment gets into your lungs where needed most, limiting the amount of treatment at the back of your throat.
A valved holding chamber is a spacer with a one-way valve that helps hold the treatment inside giving you more time to breathe in the medicine. A spacer is a device that you put at the mouthpiece of your inhaler.
Yes, you can buy an inhaler spacer (like an AeroChamber) over the counter in the UK, including from online pharmacies like Ashcroft Pharmacy.
You should clean your Aerochamber Plus at least once a week. The spacer should be cleaned with lukewarm water and a detergent, rinsed, and air-dried before application.
It's recommended to replace the spacer annually to ensure that it continues to effectively deliver medication, maintaining its efficiency and reliability over time.
First, begin by removing the caps. To the side with rubber, attach the inhaler and confirm whether any objects are acting as a barrier. Finish by shaking the inhaler and the Aerochamber to mix the treatment evenly.
No, the Aerochamber device does not contain any latex.
The best age for a child to transition to a chamber with a mouthpiece is 5 years. At 5 years the child can place their lips on the mouthpiece lightly.
AeroChamber Plus can be used with metered-dose inhalers and soft mist inhalers. It is highly recommended by pharmaceutical companies that produce metered-dose inhalers. AeroChamber cannot be used with round mouthpiece inhalers, as this may cause damage or premature tears.
No, the AeroChamber Plus is not compatible with dry powder inhalers or nebulizers. It is specifically designed to work with metered-dose inhalers (MDIs). Using an AeroChamber with nebulizers or dry powder inhalers may result in improper dosing.
Aerochamber Plus can be used with metered dose inhalers such as Ventolin, Clenil, and Salamol. Aerochamber cannot be used with soft mist inhalers, Respimat inhalers, and dry powder inhalers. You should consult the ad before using the aero chamber with any inhaler,
Your health history and convenience will determine the type of delivery system suitable for your inhaler. It's advisable to get instructions from your healthcare provider before making a decision.