Скачать или смотреть Asthma Myth: When you should use your spacer with inhaler

It's important for everyone to use a spacer every time they use their inhaler. A spacer is an attachment that fits onto the end of your inhaler, like this.

If you use your inhaler without a spacer, then most of the medicine ends up inside your mouth or stomach, instead of your lungs, where it works best. The spacer acts as a holding chamber where the medicine sits as a fine mist that you can then breathe in very slowly.

Spacer devices are for all ages. Younger children may have a face mask that fits tightly over their face and mouth. Older children or teenagers can often use a spacer with a mouthpiece.

With a little practice, spacers are very easy to use. You do have to remember to still breathe in very slowly and then hold your breath at the end.

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