Philips OptiChamber Diamond Spacer for Inhaler Use

I purchased this after suffering a huge backwards step with my asthma management as the weather turned cold and was suddenly struggling to take my inhalers correctly due to peak flow decrease. This is so easy to use, makes a noise when breathing in too slow and whistles when too fast. It's aesthetically and visually pleasing too. The chamber allows exhalation whilst your mouth is connected (without creating condensation) and makes a fantastic easy job of the whole exhale, press, inhale technique. I even found that when short of breath it was brilliant to use and resulted in the reliever working better than when the chamber wasn't used. It isn't overly large or cumbersome and also has a flat bottom for easy storage on the bedside table. I have been so impressed with the benefits I will not be without this now.

I bought this to supplement the somewhat larger item with a face mask which the NHS provided (so that I would have one for upstairs, one for downstairs) - and I like this so much better that I'm going to replace the latter with this. Being a much smaller chamber, I find it easier to empty as slowly as one is advised - and - most helpfully - if one is breathing in too quickly, a convenient little warning squeak is sounded. I also feel that the facemask is a hindrance rather than a help to efficient inhalation. I also like the attached cover for the mouthpiece, and the dismantleability for cleaning; and, like another reviewer, I welcome the anti-roll base (although the inhaler itself also acts as an anti-roll device). I only have experience of this and the NHS model, but I'd say it would be hard to find a better one for the moderate asthmatic who hasn't reached the nebuliser stage. If you've never heard of Respironics, be aware that it's a Philips brand.

Easy to use - the long mouthpiece means you can position it closer to your throat and diminish some of the risk of oral thrush with steroid inhalers. Over time the inhaler holder end does start wearing and the seal becomes less tight if you get the angle wrong - not helped by the instructions telling you to insert the inhaler before shaking it to activate. This means that not only are you damaging the seal, you’re also not shaking the inhaler very well. It’s relatively easy to clean although the mouthpiece ‘envelope’ is hard to get to. It only recommends once a week cleaning even for daily use, so it does get a bit of a build up of whiteness from a clenil inhaler in that time and I try and rinse it more frequently. On the whole, it’s the best spacer I’ve tried for comfort and easy of use. It is a little bulky for travel and I have a skinnier one I take away although it’s harder to use. I’d buy another if they were cheaper.

Best spacer around, nice and compact too. Helps me get a full dose

Easy to use and fits the blue and brown inhalers. I feel a lot better for using this spacer rather than just the inhalers. I wish I had bought one of these years ago now. This one whistles as well if you breath in too fast. It comes apart easily at both ends, and fits in a normal sized handbag being about 6 inches long. Wel worth the money and arrived within the week.

Easy to use

Does the job!

The size is smaller then the picture