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Abstract
A variety of devices used in conjunction with METERED DOSE INHALERS. Their purpose is to hold the released medication for inhalation and make it easy for the patients to inhale the metered dose of medication into their lungs.
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Synonyms
15 entry terms
- Inhalation Spacer
- Spacer, Inhalation
- Spacers, Inhalation
- Aerosol Holding Chambers
- Tube Spacers
- Valved Holding Chambers
- Aerosol Holding Chamber
- Holding Chamber, Aerosol
- Holding Chamber, Valved
- Holding Chambers, Aerosol
- Holding Chambers, Valved
- Spacer, Tube
- Spacers, Tube
- Tube Spacer
- Valved Holding Chamber
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13 allowable subheadings
Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.
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Indexing Annotation
do not confuse with SPACER INHALERS see METERED DOSE INHALERS
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History Note
2003
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Previous Indexing
- Aerosols (1979-2002)
- Nebulizers and Vaporizers (1986-2002)
- Respiratory Therapy (1979-2002)
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References
- National Library of Medicine. Inhalation Spacers. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D036503. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D036503
- Inhalation Spacers. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inhaler_spacer
- Inhalation Spacers. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3710397