Philips Respironics OptiChamber Diamond Chamber for Inhalers With Medium Mask (Paediatric)

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

I lost my spacer supplied by my GP so I purchased this one, coincidentally it matches the colour of my inhaler.Good quality materials used and fits my inhalors well.There are too many bits to take apart for washing compared to my old spacer and when I take the top off to use I have to be careful because I have pulled the thing apart by accident.Some reviewers say that it is noisy but I don't find this is the case. In order to use it properly you need to inhale in such a way that you don't make it whistle.I am disappointed that the base is curved because it means I can't stand it up.Its acceptable and does the job.

Easy to use and fits the blue and brown inhalers. I feel a lot better for using this spacer rather than just the inhalers. I wish I had bought one of these years ago now. This one whistles as well if you breath in too fast. It comes apart easily at both ends, and fits in a normal sized handbag being about 6 inches long. Wel worth the money and arrived within the week.

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

It is so much better than the spacers I usually use, it delivers the inhaler very well, it is neater than the ones I used to have prescribed, I would definitely recommend

The size is smaller then the picture