If not, the medicine may end up in the mouth instead of in the lungs. That's why many doctors recommend attaching the metered dose inhaler to a spacer. A spacer is a kind of holding chamber for asthma ...

People with asthma often use inhalers (also called puffers) to take their medications. A spacer (also sometimes called a holding chamber) is a device that makes using an inhaler easier and more ...

“Future studies can validate results from this pilot study by incorporating larger sample size, education on correct inhaler-spacer technique and strategies to improve adherence, and evaluation ...

1. Help them sit in a comfortable position and take their inhaler. When someone has an asthma attack, their airways narrow, making it difficult for them to breathe. An inhaler relaxes the muscles, ...