Asthma

Spacer device counselling

Mr John Smith, a 45-year-old patient with moderate asthma, has been prescribed an EasyChamber spacer device to improve his inhaler technique. He has brought the spacer and inhaler to the pharmacy and would like to know how to use and clean it properly.

Your task is to:

1. Demonstrate and explain how to use the EasyChamber spacer correctly with an inhaler.

2. Explain how to clean and maintain the device.

You do not need to take a detailed medical or medication history, or discuss asthma management. Focus only on counselling about the spacer technique.

You have 10 minutes.

You are Mr John Smith, a 45-year-old patient with asthma.
You were recently prescribed a blue salbutamol inhaler and a spacer device called EasyChamber. You’re unsure how to assemble, use, and clean it.

Opening line: “I was wondering if you could show me how to use this EasyChamber spacer with my inhaler and how to clean it?”

If the student asks unrelated questions (e.g. about your asthma symptoms, other medicines, triggers, or GP visits):

• “The doctor’s already explained my asthma. I just want to know how to use this spacer properly.”

If asked about your inhaler:

• “It’s a blue salbutamol inhaler - I use it when I’m wheezy or breathless.”

If the student gives unclear instructions:

• “Could you show me again, just to make sure I’ve got it right?”

Questions to ask if not addressed: 

• How do I clean it? 
• My girlfriend has asthma and uses inhalers - could she try mine if I find it helpful? 

1. TriOn Pharma (2025). EasyChamber Spacer Device Instruction for Use [Video]. YouTube. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTjk60n7FxU [Accessed 8 November 2025].