Sports-Haler |

All Asthmatics are required to carry thier reliever medication with them at all times. It needs to be within reach at the onset of symptoms and easy to quickly use. 

The Sports-haler is a patented device which dramatically improves upon a standard reliever inhaler (Asthma puffer) as used by over 2.2 million Australians and 50+ million asthmatics worldwide. Through the use of a unique retractable mouthpiece and sealed body the Sports-haler offers a safer, more portable and hygienic solution to the standard device.

The Sports-haler’s sealed body and retractable twist-action mouthpiece significantly reduce the ingress of foreign matter. By removing the likelihood of foreign matter in the inhalation pathway, there is a significantly increased level of safety for the user. This reduces the chance of exacerbating or adding complication to an Asthma attack, and the associated health care costs. The improved level of hygiene also eliminates the practice of ‘clearing’ the device before each use, reducing drug wastage and improving overall efficiency to the user.

The retractable mouthpiece mechanism and slimline design makes the Sports-haler more compact and convenient to carry during every day and active pursuits, with increased portability being enhanced by the inclusion of an attachment point and various accessories.

An estimated 380 asthma related deaths occur annually. A key element in the prevention of these deaths promoted by Asthma Foundations Australia, is that a reliever puffer be carried at all times. Compliance to this recommendation is increased through the features and benefits of the Sports-haler.

Sports-haler is available in 6 different colours and has a unique form that is deliberately removed from the stigmatised medical device aesthetic. The Sports-haler becomes a choice rather than a requirement, offering a sense of ownership over embarrassment. This along with the increased portability further promotes compliance amongst children and adults alike, and affords the user and caregivers a greater sense of freedom and confidence.

To use the Sports-haler, either a Ventolin®* or Asmol®* canister is inserted into the device. When medication is needed, the mouthpiece is extended by rotation of the end cap and the device is used as per the standard puffer. The Sports-haler incorporates concave ends which assist in gripping during operation, and a smooth twist action for extension and retraction of the mouthpiece.

The Sports-haler is a class one medical device and as such has been independently lab tested to ensure the equivalence of drug delivery. The Sports-haler has undergone extensive performance and materials testing as part of the design development process. Additionally, as part of the manufacturing process, each and every device is tested under a detailed quality control plan.