AeroChamber PLUS - Model FLOW-VU - Chamber
Using an AEROCHAMBER PLUS* FLOW-VU* Chamber with your inhaler helps ensure your medicine is delivered where it is needed. The chamber comes with a FLOW-VU* dedicated inhalation indicator that moves as you breathe, providing assurance of correct use and medication delivery. It fits all commonly prescribed metered dose inhalers (and soft mist inhalers). Selecting your AEROCHAMBER PLUS* FLOW-VU* Chamber. It comes in six sizes and is available with a mouthpiece or a mask. The children and youth sizes are equipped with a low inhalation resistance valve, which makes it easier to inhale medication.
Why is an inhaler always together with an AEROCHAMBER PLUS* FLOW-VU* spacer?
Use of a spacer is a simple and effective way to help improve the use of your inhaler. Spacers help to ensure that your medicine reaches your lungs where it’s needed and limits the amount that ends up in the back of the throat1.
People who use a valved holding chamber (VHC) such as AEROCHAMBER PLUS* FLOW-VU* chamber, with their inhaler have better control of their respiratory symptoms.2
To improve drug delivery, respiratory guidelines recommend the use of chambers when using metered dose inhalers or puffers in people of all ages.3,4
FLOW-VU* Inspiratory Indicator
The FLOW-VU* indicator only moves if you have a good mouthpiece seal
FLOW-VU SIGNAL* Whistle
A high flow alert whistle sounds if you are inhaling too quickly, coaching you to slow down inhalation. Only available for Adult Sizes
Step 1
Remove caps from the inhaler and mouthpiece chamber. Shake the inhaler immediately before use as per the instructions supplied with it.
Step 2
Insert the inhaler into the backpiece of the chamber. Put mouthpiece into mouth and close your lips around it to ensure an effective seal.
Step 3
Exhale then press the inhaler once at the beginning of a slow inhalation. Inhale slowly and deeply through the chamber until a full breath has been taken. Hold your breath for 5-10 seconds before exhaling. OR Exhale and press the inhaler once at the beginning of a slow inhalation. Breathe in and out through the chamber for 2-3 breaths keeping lips sealed around chamber mouthpiece.