Got an asthma puffer? Are you using a spacer with it? Many people think spacers are optional or just for kids, but they are a vital first aid tool. Using an inhaler alone can cause most of the medication to get lost in the mouth, not the lungs. A spacer traps the medication, allowing the person to get up to 4 TIMES more of it where it's needed most. Knowing how to properly manage asthma is a pivotal skill we cover in our HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid) and HLTAID012 (Childcare First Aid) courses.

Using a spacer with your puffer helps get more of the medicine into the lungs where it is needed 🫁 Without a spacer, some of the medicine in the puffer may get stuck on the back of your throat or tongue. There are two ways you can use a spacer, and both work well. The 1 deep breath method is most common for adults when using their preventer. Watch the video below to check you are using your puffer correctly, and learn more about how to use and clean your puffer & spacer on our website: https://