A parent collects a spacer for a 7-year-old using salbutamol pMDI. They ask how to clean it because the previous spacer seemed less effective after

Question

A parent collects a spacer for a 7-year-old using salbutamol pMDI. They ask how to clean it because the previous spacer seemed less effective after washing. The child has no acute symptoms. What would you advise the patient?

Accepted Answer

Wash with mild detergent and allow to air dry

Answer

Use alcohol gel inside the chamber

Answer

Wipe dry with a towel immediately after washing

Answer

Store the spacer with talcum powder

Answer

Boil the spacer for ten minutes weekly

Spacer cleaning — GPhC CRA MCQ

A parent collects a spacer for a 7-year-old using salbutamol pMDI. They ask how to clean it because the previous spacer seemed less effective after washing. The child has no acute symptoms. What would you advise the patient?