Spacer replacement reminder

[EmmaF91]

I know many people either forget or are unaware that spacers are meant to be replaced yearly. I got treated to a nice shiny new one yesterday and it came with this snazzy new logo!

So a reminder to clean them frequently and replace them annually (at least!). When they get to the point where cleaning doesn’t help it’s time for a new one 😉

[Hidden]

I got 2 fresh ones not long ago. As I am cleaning one I have a spare one to use. My doctor's agreed to that

[Snowdrop27]

I had my spacers X2 got condemned in January by my asthma nurse. I kept one in my handbag and one in my rucksack with a ventolin inhaler each. To be honest I hadn't realised how bad they had gotten as I hardly used them for ages. Which is good of course!

I now have a new spacer (volumatic) but only one. My asthma nurse said I should only carry one with one ventolin inhaler everywhere I go. This is because she has seen alot of people have ventolin inhalers stashed in different places then when they needed them finding them out of date!

[Yatzy]

Thanks for that info....I had no idea. Mine is years old....cleaned weekly...but getting a bit misty! I’ll ask at next repeat prescription. 🌸

[Sharaybia]

I clean mine's often and just got a brand new one but I keep it clean and in safe place

[revcathfrog]

I usually get mine replaced at my annual review.

[Hidden]

I never knew that so thanks for posting it. I do have a spacer device - and the evohalers to use with it - but hardly ever need to use it (last time would have been years ago) as I usually use accuhalers. This may explain why it’s never been suggested that I should have a new one.

[Kerrybea]

Crumbs, have had mine for years and clean periodically though probably should be more regularly. I see the asthma nurse yearly and it’s never been raised. I will certainly look to get a new one! Thanks

[HungryHufflepuff]

Thanks for this. It made me think of cleaning mine today. It looked disgusting! I can't remember how long I've had it though.