What are spacer devices?

Spacer devices are medical tools designed to enhance the delivery of inhaled medication for individuals with respiratory conditions such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). These devices are generally tube-shaped, helping to create more distance between the inhaler and the user's mouth. The purpose of using a spacer is to improve the effectiveness of the medication by increasing the coordination between inhaler actuation and inhalation. They achieve this by reducing the speed of the aerosol plume, allowing more medicine to be inhaled and decreasing the amount that is lost in the mouth or throat. Spacer devices are an essential aid in promoting proper administration of inhaled medication, leading to better management of respiratory ailments.

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