Journal of General Practice Nursing (GPN) | May 2015

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Poster series

Spacers are important

They help you:

  • When it’s diffi cult to use a metered dose inhaler properly
  • To get the medication right down into the airways
  • Reduce the chance of side-effects such as thrush or hoarse voice
  • Deliver a high dose of reliever if you are having a mild or moderate asthma attack.

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