Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using a spacer as follows:
- Always use a spacer only with an aerosol inhaler. Never use it for dry powder inhalers.
- Never spray more than one puff into a spacer at any time.
- Spray the medication into the spacer, when you are ready to use the device.
- Pay attention to the sound of a whistle, if your spacer has one. You hear the whistle sound, when the technique of breathing in is inappropriate. Slow down on your breath, if you hear the whistle.
- Spacers are to be replaced once every 6 – 12 months or as needed, if the function of spacer is compromised.