What is a pocket spacer?

MicroSpacer® is an aerosol spacer device for use with metered dose inhalers (MDI). Using an MDI without an asthma pump spacer often results in aerosol medication ending up in the mouth, throat, trachea, and even the stomach.

What is a spacer chamber for inhaler?

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. If you have any further questions about inhalers, spacers or mouthpieces contact your doctor’s office, asthma care team or pharmacy.

Do you need a prescription for inhaler 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.

Does insurance cover an inhaler spacer?

If the inhaler you are prescribed needs a specific spacer, or if a spacer comes with the inhaler, it may be covered under your pharmacy benefit, even if valved-holding chambers or spacers are usually covered under your DME (durable medical equipment) benefit.

Why use a spacer with an inhaler?

Adding a spacer makes it easier for you to use the inhaler, and makes sure the right amount of medicine gets into the lungs. The purpose of the spacer is to hold the medicine released from the inhaler so you have time to inhale it into your lungs. By using a spacer, side effects from the medicine may be less.

Why to use an inhaler with an asthma spacer?

Benefits of using a spacer with an inhaler include: A spacer gives someone more time to use the inhaler, making the process simpler. Spacers extend the amount of time the inhaler takes to deliver medicine. People inhale a greater concentration of medication into the lungs.

Can use a spacer W Advair HFA?

This medication is an inhaler used two times every day for long term control of asthma symptoms. It prevents irritation and swelling in the airways, and causes muscles in the airways to relax, opening them for easier breathing. Advair Diskus cannot be used with a spacer. Advair HFA can be used with a spacer.

What is an asthma spacer or chamber?

A spacer is a holding chamber shaped like a football or tube. It makes it easier to take asthma or COPD medication from the type of puffer called an MDI (metered dose inhaler). Spacers help the medication get straight to where it’s needed in your lungs, with less medication ending up in your mouth and throat where it can lead to irritation or mild infections.