A new device called The Bloom Inhaler, which is approximately the size and shape of a credit card, could one day become a replacement for traditional inhalers.
Asthma medication is delivered through a tiny nozzle that flips into place atop a circular hole in the top half of the device; users place their mouths over the hole to administer a dose of medicine, just as they would when using a traditional inhaler’s mouthpiece.
Any standard inhaler canister can be used to fill Bloom, the product website said. The device holds six doses, each dispensed with the push of a trigger, and can be refilled an infinite number of times. The flat, steel inhaler fits easily inside a wallet, and its trim design allows users to carry and use the device discreetly, unlike bulkier models that can be awkward to carry.
Asthma Inhaler Now the Size of a Credit Card
As a RRT and Asthmatic I sure would like to test try this and promote it!
I think the design is good because compact is always good to carry around but is compatible with a spacer to be attached? If not I think a spacer attachment would be a great addition to the product.
With traditional inhalers we use a spacer for better deposition. How is this addressed with this new device. Are the size of the particles different and have any studies been done about the efficacy of the device.