Description
Quick answer: The OptiChamber Diamond is a valved holding chamber (spacer) used with a metered dose inhaler. The inhaler is actuated into the chamber, and a one-way valve holds the dose there so it can be inhaled over several normal breaths — rather than requiring the precise timing that using an inhaler alone demands. This is the bulk 50-pack (SKU 1079830), the practical fulfilment size for clinics and care providers. Inhaler and medication not included.
What’s included
- 50 × OptiChamber Diamond valved holding chambers (SKU 1079830)
Confirm against your packaging whether masks are included or supplied separately.
Inhaler and medication not included.
About this product
Using a metered dose inhaler well is harder than it looks: it requires actuating the canister and inhaling at exactly the right moment, and small timing errors mean much of the dose lands in the mouth and throat rather than reaching the airways.
A valved holding chamber removes that timing problem. The dose is actuated into the chamber, and a one-way valve keeps it suspended there until the user breathes in — so it can be inhaled over several normal, relaxed breaths. That makes technique far more forgiving, which is why chambers are routinely recommended for children, older adults, and anyone who finds inhaler coordination difficult.
The OptiChamber Diamond also includes a feedback whistle that sounds if the user inhales too quickly — a simple cue to slow down, since slow steady breathing improves delivery.
Key features
- Valved holding chamber — dose held in the chamber until inhaled.
- Removes coordination timing — inhale over several normal breaths.
- Feedback whistle — audible cue if inhalation is too fast.
- Works with metered dose inhalers — standard MDI compatibility.
- 50-pack — economical bulk supply for clinics and providers.
- Easy to clean — disassembles for washing per the instructions.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product type | Valved holding chamber (spacer) |
| Pack quantity | 50 |
| Use with | Metered dose inhalers (MDI) |
| Feedback | Inhalation whistle |
| Masks | |
| Included | Chambers only |
| Not included | Inhaler, medication |
| SKU | 1079830 |
| Brand | Philips Respironics |
Care & use notes
Use the chamber exactly as directed by your healthcare provider and per the instructions supplied with your inhaler. Wash the chamber per the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions — typically disassembled, in warm soapy water, then air dried standing up (not towel dried, which can create static that attracts the dose to the chamber walls). Replace the chamber according to the manufacturer’s guidance, and do not share chambers between people.
Frequently asked questions
What is a valved holding chamber?
It’s a spacer with a one-way valve: the inhaler is actuated into it, and the valve holds the dose until you breathe in, so you can inhale over several normal breaths instead of timing it precisely.
How many are in the pack?
Fifty.
Who benefits most from using one?
Anyone who finds inhaler timing difficult — commonly children and older adults — and it’s widely recommended as a general aid to inhaler technique.
What is the whistle for?
It sounds if you inhale too quickly, prompting you to breathe more slowly and steadily.
Are masks included?
Please confirm against the packaging — chambers are supplied with or without masks depending on configuration. Contact us and we’ll check.
Is medication included?
No — the inhaler and medication are prescribed and supplied separately.
Can I get them delivered in Brooklyn or shipped nationwide?
Yes — Stark Medical Supplies offers local pickup and delivery in Brooklyn and across NYC, plus USPS shipping throughout the continental U.S.
Use as directed by your healthcare provider and per the instructions supplied with your inhaler. Medication and dosing are prescribed by your provider. Follow the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions; do not share between people.
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