AeroChamber - Enhancing Inhaler Efficiency

AeroChamber is a medical device used with inhalers to improve the delivery of medication to the lungs. It helps ensure more efficient inhalation of asthma medication and reduces the risk of side effects.
Category
Medical Device
Where to get
Available for purchase at pharmacies and medical supply stores
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Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

AeroChamber FAQ


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How do you use an aerochamber?

A guide on How to use an Aerochamber Remove the protective cap from the inhaler and Aerochamber. Shake the inhaler and insert into the hole at the back of the AeroChamber. ensure an effective seal. Aerochamber mouthpiece. If you hear a whistling sound ask your child to SLOW DOWN as it means your child is breathing in too quickly/deeply.

How does the aerochamber® work?

The AeroChamber® consists of a plastic tube with a mouthpiece, a valve to control mist delivery and a soft sealed end to hold the MDI. The holding chamber assists delivery of medicine to the small airways in the lungs. This increases the medicine's effectiveness.

How do you use an aerochamber inhaler?

Remove the cap from the inhaler. Remove the cap from the Aerochamber. Shake the inhaler and insert in Aerochamber. Place the mouthpiece in the mouth and ensure lips are sealed around the mouthpiece. Press the inhaler once. Take a deep, slow breath in (if a whistling noise is heard you are breathing in too hard or fast) until your lungs are full up.

Why should I use an aerochamber plus chamber with my inhaler?

Using an AEROCHAMBER PLUS* FLOW-VU* Chamber with your inhaler helps ensure your medicine is delivered where it is needed to work in your lungs 4 and reduces the potential for side effects by limiting the amount of medication that ends up in your mouth. 5 Fits all commonly prescribed metered dose inhalers.

How do I use an aerochamber2go chamber?

You may also want to consider an AEROCHAMBER2GO* chamber for use with your reliever inhaler medications while on-the-go. Shake the inhaler and remove the inhaler and spacer caps. Insert the inhaler into the backpiece of the chamber. Put the mouthpiece into mouth and close your lips around it to ensure an effective seal.

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