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Holding chamber for inhalers. (Product Marketplace).


The new OptiChamber [R] Advantage Valved Holding Chamber from Respironics HealthScan Asthma & Allergy Products helps patients get the best part of their asthma inhaler Asthma inhalers are devices for treating asthma. They contain an asthma medication--a drug that treats the symptoms of asthma. The most widely used variety are pressurised aerosols metered-dose inhalers (MDI) using a carrier substance to suspend the drug, pressurise the system and  medication efficiently.

OptiChamber's new clear mouthpiece and low-resistance valve help parents and caregivers see the valve move, which helps coordinate proper timing of medication actuation. Detachable masks allow children to use the holding chamber mouthpiece as soon as possible without the cost of buying a new chamber. The valve and end cap are easily removed for cleaning, and OptiChamber's more flexible MDI (1) (Multiple Document Interface) A Windows function that allows an application to display and lets the user work with more than one document at the same time.  adapter accommodates a wide variety of CFC CFC

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 canisters, making it easier to implement a common canister protocol.

OptiChamber's larger size (21 8-ml volume) makes more fine-particle dose available for inhalation for patients of all ages.

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Date:Feb 1, 2002
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