Inhalers and spacers

Did you know that without a spacing tube over 85% of the medication in an inhlaer is swallowed.  For patients who have asthma and require the use of a metered dose inhaler, a spacer is a must.  By preventing the swallowing of the medication we can result in better lung deposition and better efficacy of the medication while minimizing the bad taste and side effects.  Spacers are recommended for all patients regardless of age by most pulmonologists (lung doctors).

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