Free ‘Joey Bags’
The benefits of using a spacer with an asthma inhaler are well documented but Adrian Gee-Turner from spacer manufacturer Medical Developments UK said: “For reasons of convenience the majority of asthmatics still apply their inhalers directly to the mouth, so we have developed two solutions.
"Firstly, we designed our spacers so that most inhalers can be stored inside them, and secondly, for a limited period, we are giving away ‘Joey Bags,’ – colourful drawstring bags with a name tag so that asthma sufferers can store and transport their inhaler and anti-static spacer together in a convenient, clean bag.”
The Joey Bags are available on request from UK distributor Henleys Medical by emailing [email protected].
The main purpose of a spacer is to slow down the administration of the medication so that a higher proportion reaches the lungs.
“Failure to use a spacer can result in the deposition of medication at the back of the throat,” Adrian said. “As a result, the drug is swallowed instead of entering the lungs, which is a waste of money and can limit the effect of the drug and cause excessive use of the inhaler.”
