Efficient Dosing is Essential
AEROCHAMBER PLUS® FLOW-VU® aVHC is designed to deliver the right dose, every time.1
Don’t let bad timing cause expensive medicine to go to waste. The AEROCHAMBER PLUS® FLOW-VU® chamber holds medication from an inhaler, giving the user more time to breathe in the medication.2
Chambers Overcome Coordination Issues.2
Even slight coordination issues when using an inhaler alone results in wasted medication – approximately 1% of the intended dose makes its way to the user’s lungs.2
Up to 80% of people have incorrect inhaler technique.3
Using an AEROCHAMBER PLUS® FLOW-VU® chamber with an MDI inhaler allows for consistent dose delivery, even with coordination issues – helping users get the medication into the lungs where it helps most.2
Consistency is Key
AEROCHAMBER PLUS® FLOW-VU® aVHC has over 40 years of improving patient outcomes.
People who use a chamber with their inhaler have been shown to have better asthma control.4
Don’t settle for less. Chamber brands are not interchangeable.5
Delivery of medication to the lungs with the AEROCHAMBER PLUS® FLOW-VU® chamber was almost double that of the other chambers tested.6
- Inhaler alone with poor technique: Poor lung delivery results in tasting the medication.
- Inhaler with AEROCHAMBER® chamber: Users experience better control.4
How To Use
Using your inhaler with the AEROCHAMBER PLUS® FLOW-VU® chamber decreases the amount of aerosol from the inhaler that lands in your mouth, which can cause drug side effects. Use together helps get more medication deeper into your lungs where it needs to be to work the best.
- Remove the inhaler cap.
- Shake the inhaler.
- Insert the inhaler into the back of the chamber.
- Apply mask to face.
- Press inhaler and count for 5 to 6 breaths.
These are shortened user instructions. Always review the complete instructions packaged with the chamber.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR USERS:
The top of the mask should sit on the bridge of the nose and the bottom should rest between the bottom of the lips and the chin.
Although the aerosol plume generated by a soft mist inhaler is slower than an MDI, one of the biggest challenges with using an inhaler alone is proper inhalation technique. In order to get the most from an inhaler, whether a traditional metered dose or soft mist inhaler, the patient must begin inhaling before they press the inhaler and continue to inhale long enough to get the medication to their lungs.
The AEROCHAMBER PLUS® FLOW-VU® aVHC is the FIRST valved holding chamber FDA Cleared for use with Soft Mist Inhalers.
The AEROCHAMBER PLUS® FLOW-VU® Chamber should be replaced every 12 months. However, you should replace it if any of the following occur (1) The valves are missing or damaged. When this happens, the chamber cannot work properly and must be replaced. (2) The backpiece becomes cracked or torn. This may affect the amount of drug that is breathed in. (3) The mask does not comfortably fit the face. It may be time to use another model with a larger mask or use the AEROCHAMBER PLUS® FLOW-VU® aVHC with mouthpiece.
The AEROCHAMBER PLUS® FLOW-VU® Chamber is the only chamber with a dedicated inhalation indicator. The FLOW-VU® Inhalation Indicator is a valuable feedback tool on the AEROCHAMBER PLUS® FLOW-VU® Chamber that moves as the user breathes to confirm correct use and medication delivery.
The FLOW-VU® Indicator is especially useful for parents who are giving inhaler medicine to their children. The indicator lets you count the number of breaths your child takes through the chamber and helps you to know the medication was given correctly.
Yes. The AEROCHAMBER PLUS® FLOW-VU® Chambers are FDA cleared for use with both metered dose inhalers and soft mist inhalers. Download the product insert for step-by-step instructions.
Many things can have a type of static electricity that makes other things stick to it, for example rubbing a balloon over hair can create static. Anti-static materials decrease the static charge or “clinginess” to a surface. This is very important to have so that the medication does not stick to the walls of the device but can go into your lungs where it needs to be.
None of our chambers are made or manufactured using BPA, natural rubber latex, phthalates, lead, or PVC. Our chambers are manufactured in the US using parts from the US and Canada.
The majority of adults do not use their inhalers properly. Up to 80% of people have poor inhaler technique which can lead to asthma attacks and poor outcomes.3
Chambers help by making it easier to inhale your medication and helping to ensure the inhaler medication is delivered to your lungs, where it is needed.
References
- Hagedoorn et al. J Allergy Clin Immul 2020. 8(3), 1124-1125. E4.
- Suggett et al Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2020;201:A5689.
- GINA Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention, 2024. and Melani et al. Resp. Med. 2011;105:930-938.
- Burudpakdee et al. Pulmonary Therapy 2017;3(2):283-296
- Lavorini et al 2013. Primary Care Resp. Journal, 22(4), 385–386
Suggett et al. Eur Respir J 2020;56(64s):4015.