Free 'Joey Bags'

"Firstly, we designed our spacers so that most inhalers can be stored inside them, and secondly, for a limited period, we are giving away ‘Joey Bags,’ - colourful drawstring bags with a name tag so that asthma sufferers can store and transport their inhaler and anti-static spacer together in a convenient, clean bag.”

The Joey Bags are available on request from UK distributor Henleys Medical by emailing welcome@henleysmed.com. 

The main purpose of a spacer is to slow down the administration of the medication so that a higher proportion reaches the lungs.

“Failure to use a spacer can result in the deposition of medication at the back of the throat,” Adrian said. “As a result, the drug is swallowed instead of entering the lungs, which is a waste of money and can limit the effect of the drug and cause excessive use of the inhaler.”