Common questions our doctors are asked
When should I buy a new spacer?
Replace your child’s spacer
about once a year if they you use it every day. Buy a new one straight away if
the spacer breaks or cracks.
What should I do if my child needs to use the spacer again
if it is still wet after washing? Should I dry it with a clean tea towel?
You should never wipe
a spacer dry – wiping the spacer creates static electricity inside the chamber,
making the medicine stick to the side walls and not enter the lungs
effectively. It is a good idea to always have a spare spacer and not wash both at
the same time. Don't wash the spacer during an asthma attack so that it is
readily available if needed. If a spacer is wet, do not use it. Use the puffer
directly instead while waiting for the spacer to drip dry.