# Spacer (for Asthma Puffers)

A spacer is a plastic chamber that attaches to an asthma puffer to help deliver medication more effectively into the lungs. It improves inhalation technique and is especially useful in children or during severe asthma symptoms.

**What is a spacer and how does it help when using an asthma puffer?**

## When a spacer may be helpful:

- Difficulty using a puffer directly
- Poor coordination when breathing in medication
- Asthma attack or flare-up
- Children needing asthma treatment
- Severe shortness of breath

## How to use a spacer with an asthma puffer (reliever):

1. Shake the puffer and insert it into the spacer.
2. Place the spacer mouthpiece in the person’s mouth, sealing lips around it.
3. Press the puffer once to release 1 puff into the spacer.
4. Take 4 slow breaths in and out through the mouthpiece.
5. Repeat as directed in the asthma first aid protocol or action plan.

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