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. It’s great!

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

Does the job!

Easy to use

Brilliant product. My little boy likes this one so much better than the one we get from our chemist and it’s not much more expensive either! A lot sturdier made and I like how compact it is.

The size is smaller then the picture