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Spacer Devices for Asthma Inhalers

Aka: Spacer Devices for Asthma Inhalers, Aerochamber, Optihaler, Inhaler Spacer, MDI Spacer
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  1. Efficacy
    1. MDIs require spacers for adequate efficacy
    2. Without a spacer device, more drug deposits on pharynx
    3. Spacer increases efficacy and decreases side effects
      1. Significantly improves dose delivery to Bronchi
      2. Less systemic absorption with spacer use
  2. Options
    1. Commercially available spacer
      1. Price varies widely ($4 to >$30)
      2. Low cost spacers are as effective as expensive ones
        1. See Homemade spacers below
    2. Homemade spacer
      1. Plastic water bottle (500 cc) sealed
        1. As effective as commercial spacer
      2. Polystyrene cup (200 cc)
        1. Not as effective as plastic water bottle
      3. References
        1. Zar (1999) Lancet 354(9183):979-82
Medication Costs
AeroChamber Plus w/Mask Small (on 2/9/2012 at DrugStore.com)
AeroChamber Plus w/Mask Small Miscellaneous Box #1 for $53.99 ($53.99/unit)
AeroChamber Plus w/Mask (on 2/9/2012 at DrugStore.com)
AeroChamber Plus w/Mask Miscellaneous (medium) #1 for $54.99 ($54.99/unit)
AeroChamber Plus w/Mask Large (on 2/9/2012 at DrugStore.com)
AeroChamber Plus w/Mask Large Miscellaneous Box #1 for $54.99 ($54.99/unit)
AeroChamber Plus (on 2/9/2012 at DrugStore.com)
AeroChamber Plus Miscellaneous Box #1 for $42.99 ($42.99/unit)
OptiHaler (on 2/9/2012 at DrugStore.com)
OptiHaler Miscellaneous #1 for $21.99 ($21.99/unit)
FPNotebook does not benefit financially from showing this medication data or their pharmacy links. This information is provided only to help medical providers and their patients see relative costs. Insurance plans negotiate lower medication prices with suppliers. Prices shown here are out of pocket, non-negotiated rates. See Needy Meds for financial assistance information.

OPTIHALER (C0727300)

Concepts Medical Device (T074)
English OPTIHALER, Optihaler
Sources
Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)


Spacer Inhaler (C0991876)

Definition (MSH) Inhalation devices with INHALATION SPACERS. They are generally used for dry powder medications.
Concepts Medical Device (T074)
MSH D036501
Portuguese Inaladores com Espaçadores
Spanish Inhaladores con Espaciadores
German Spacer-Inhalatoren, Pulverinhalatoren, Spinhaler
English spacer inhaler, inhaler spacer, Spacer-Inhaler, Spacer-Inhalers, Spacer Inhalers, Spacer Inhaler, SPACER-INHALER, Spacer
French Aérosols-doseurs avec chambre d'inhalation, Pompes avec tube d'espacement, Aérosols-doseurs avec chambre de retenue, Aérosols-doseurs avec tube d'espacement, Aérosols-doseurs avec dispositif d'espacement, Pompes avec dispositif d'espacement
Dutch Spacer inhalers
Sources
Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)


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