joe is getting the acapella at his next hosp.appt. in 4 weeks .is it right that there is no effort on the part of whoever is using ?? do you just breath onto it and the device does the work?. joe is using the pep mask just now , he hates it and so he makes it a battle every time he uses it.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif" border="0">
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joe is getting the acapella at his next hosp.appt. in 4 weeks .is it right that there is no effort on the part of whoever is using ?? do you just breath onto it and the device does the work?. joe is using the pep mask just now , he hates it and so he makes it a battle every time he uses it.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif" border="0">
JOsh is getting an Acapella and it should be here by Friday (finally). The CF clinic had the script and were going to charge me for it when I could get it at 100% by using a med supply thorugh the insurance company. Through the mix up I got referred to a med supply called the Brace Shop....they definitely did not carry the Acapella.
corinnec,
How do you clean the ones that can't be boiled? I'm not sure which kind he is getting.
corinnec,
How do you clean the ones that can't be boiled? I'm not sure which kind he is getting.
JOsh is getting an Acapella and it should be here by Friday (finally). The CF clinic had the script and were going to charge me for it when I could get it at 100% by using a med supply thorugh the insurance company. Through the mix up I got referred to a med supply called the Brace Shop....they definitely did not carry the Acapella.
corinnec,
How do you clean the ones that can't be boiled? I'm not sure which kind he is getting.
corinnec,
How do you clean the ones that can't be boiled? I'm not sure which kind he is getting.
JOsh is getting an Acapella and it should be here by Friday (finally). The CF clinic had the script and were going to charge me for it when I could get it at 100% by using a med supply thorugh the insurance company. Through the mix up I got referred to a med supply called the Brace Shop....they definitely did not carry the Acapella.
corinnec,
How do you clean the ones that can't be boiled? I'm not sure which kind he is getting.
corinnec,
How do you clean the ones that can't be boiled? I'm not sure which kind he is getting.
T
tammykrumrey
Guest
I asked our CF clinic about the Acepella a few weeks ago, and when we went yesterday, they had one for us (at no charge<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">). We have the clear blue one with the dial. It's only been one night, but Kayla was so excited to have another option for after school and when we are running late she can do it in the car.
T
tammykrumrey
Guest
I asked our CF clinic about the Acepella a few weeks ago, and when we went yesterday, they had one for us (at no charge<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">). We have the clear blue one with the dial. It's only been one night, but Kayla was so excited to have another option for after school and when we are running late she can do it in the car.
T
tammykrumrey
Guest
I asked our CF clinic about the Acepella a few weeks ago, and when we went yesterday, they had one for us (at no charge<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">). We have the clear blue one with the dial. It's only been one night, but Kayla was so excited to have another option for after school and when we are running late she can do it in the car.
JennifersHope
New member
Oh Good let us know how you like it.. Honestly I am so happy for my acapella.. and it is a savior when it comes to me being short on time.. I do mine in the car almost always...
I am in the process of trying to get another one.......
Jennifer
I am in the process of trying to get another one.......
Jennifer
JennifersHope
New member
Oh Good let us know how you like it.. Honestly I am so happy for my acapella.. and it is a savior when it comes to me being short on time.. I do mine in the car almost always...
I am in the process of trying to get another one.......
Jennifer
I am in the process of trying to get another one.......
Jennifer
JennifersHope
New member
Oh Good let us know how you like it.. Honestly I am so happy for my acapella.. and it is a savior when it comes to me being short on time.. I do mine in the car almost always...
I am in the process of trying to get another one.......
Jennifer
I am in the process of trying to get another one.......
Jennifer
Dolline et al, I apologize for not responding sooner -- I don't get to check this as often as I'd like! Re cleaning the acapella green or blue, we recommend following the CF Foundation's cleaning and disinfecting guidelines (<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cff.org/ID=4441/TYPE=1708/StoppingSpreadGerms.pdf).">http://www.cff.org/ID=4441/TYP...ppingSpreadGerms.pdf).</a> Here is an overview specific to acapella:
Cleaning with <b>Liquid Dish Detergent</b> - Soak the device and mouthpiece (or mask) in warm, soapy water. Use a liquid dish detergent (Dawn or equivalent), mixing two (2) tablespoons of detergent per one (1) gallon water. Rinse thoroughly, preferably with sterile water, and allow parts to air dry.
<b>Alcohol</b> - Soak five (5) minutes, twice daily. acapella (green/blue) is compatible with 70% isopropyl alcohol. Rinse with sterile water. You can make water sterile by boiling the water for five (5) minutes.
<b>Hydrogen Peroxide</b> - Soak in 3% hydrogen peroxide for 30 minutes. Rinse with sterile water.
<b>Glutaraldehydes</b> (Cidex® or equivalent) - acapella (green/blue) will maintain its integrity using cold sterilizing solutions such as glutaraldehydes.
Remember that unlike acapella choice, the green and blue acapellas are <i>not </i>heat resistant, so do not put your green or blue acapella in the dishwasher, boiling water, microwave, or autoclave. Please do not use bleach to clean your devices either, as the bleach may cause the metal magnet and pin inside all the acapella devices to rust. Hope that helps!
Cleaning with <b>Liquid Dish Detergent</b> - Soak the device and mouthpiece (or mask) in warm, soapy water. Use a liquid dish detergent (Dawn or equivalent), mixing two (2) tablespoons of detergent per one (1) gallon water. Rinse thoroughly, preferably with sterile water, and allow parts to air dry.
<b>Alcohol</b> - Soak five (5) minutes, twice daily. acapella (green/blue) is compatible with 70% isopropyl alcohol. Rinse with sterile water. You can make water sterile by boiling the water for five (5) minutes.
<b>Hydrogen Peroxide</b> - Soak in 3% hydrogen peroxide for 30 minutes. Rinse with sterile water.
<b>Glutaraldehydes</b> (Cidex® or equivalent) - acapella (green/blue) will maintain its integrity using cold sterilizing solutions such as glutaraldehydes.
Remember that unlike acapella choice, the green and blue acapellas are <i>not </i>heat resistant, so do not put your green or blue acapella in the dishwasher, boiling water, microwave, or autoclave. Please do not use bleach to clean your devices either, as the bleach may cause the metal magnet and pin inside all the acapella devices to rust. Hope that helps!
Dolline et al, I apologize for not responding sooner -- I don't get to check this as often as I'd like! Re cleaning the acapella green or blue, we recommend following the CF Foundation's cleaning and disinfecting guidelines (<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cff.org/ID=4441/TYPE=1708/StoppingSpreadGerms.pdf).">http://www.cff.org/ID=4441/TYP...ppingSpreadGerms.pdf).</a> Here is an overview specific to acapella:
Cleaning with <b>Liquid Dish Detergent</b> - Soak the device and mouthpiece (or mask) in warm, soapy water. Use a liquid dish detergent (Dawn or equivalent), mixing two (2) tablespoons of detergent per one (1) gallon water. Rinse thoroughly, preferably with sterile water, and allow parts to air dry.
<b>Alcohol</b> - Soak five (5) minutes, twice daily. acapella (green/blue) is compatible with 70% isopropyl alcohol. Rinse with sterile water. You can make water sterile by boiling the water for five (5) minutes.
<b>Hydrogen Peroxide</b> - Soak in 3% hydrogen peroxide for 30 minutes. Rinse with sterile water.
<b>Glutaraldehydes</b> (Cidex® or equivalent) - acapella (green/blue) will maintain its integrity using cold sterilizing solutions such as glutaraldehydes.
Remember that unlike acapella choice, the green and blue acapellas are <i>not </i>heat resistant, so do not put your green or blue acapella in the dishwasher, boiling water, microwave, or autoclave. Please do not use bleach to clean your devices either, as the bleach may cause the metal magnet and pin inside all the acapella devices to rust. Hope that helps!
Cleaning with <b>Liquid Dish Detergent</b> - Soak the device and mouthpiece (or mask) in warm, soapy water. Use a liquid dish detergent (Dawn or equivalent), mixing two (2) tablespoons of detergent per one (1) gallon water. Rinse thoroughly, preferably with sterile water, and allow parts to air dry.
<b>Alcohol</b> - Soak five (5) minutes, twice daily. acapella (green/blue) is compatible with 70% isopropyl alcohol. Rinse with sterile water. You can make water sterile by boiling the water for five (5) minutes.
<b>Hydrogen Peroxide</b> - Soak in 3% hydrogen peroxide for 30 minutes. Rinse with sterile water.
<b>Glutaraldehydes</b> (Cidex® or equivalent) - acapella (green/blue) will maintain its integrity using cold sterilizing solutions such as glutaraldehydes.
Remember that unlike acapella choice, the green and blue acapellas are <i>not </i>heat resistant, so do not put your green or blue acapella in the dishwasher, boiling water, microwave, or autoclave. Please do not use bleach to clean your devices either, as the bleach may cause the metal magnet and pin inside all the acapella devices to rust. Hope that helps!
Dolline et al, I apologize for not responding sooner -- I don't get to check this as often as I'd like! Re cleaning the acapella green or blue, we recommend following the CF Foundation's cleaning and disinfecting guidelines (<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cff.org/ID=4441/TYPE=1708/StoppingSpreadGerms.pdf).">http://www.cff.org/ID=4441/TYP...ppingSpreadGerms.pdf).</a> Here is an overview specific to acapella:
Cleaning with <b>Liquid Dish Detergent</b> - Soak the device and mouthpiece (or mask) in warm, soapy water. Use a liquid dish detergent (Dawn or equivalent), mixing two (2) tablespoons of detergent per one (1) gallon water. Rinse thoroughly, preferably with sterile water, and allow parts to air dry.
<b>Alcohol</b> - Soak five (5) minutes, twice daily. acapella (green/blue) is compatible with 70% isopropyl alcohol. Rinse with sterile water. You can make water sterile by boiling the water for five (5) minutes.
<b>Hydrogen Peroxide</b> - Soak in 3% hydrogen peroxide for 30 minutes. Rinse with sterile water.
<b>Glutaraldehydes</b> (Cidex® or equivalent) - acapella (green/blue) will maintain its integrity using cold sterilizing solutions such as glutaraldehydes.
Remember that unlike acapella choice, the green and blue acapellas are <i>not </i>heat resistant, so do not put your green or blue acapella in the dishwasher, boiling water, microwave, or autoclave. Please do not use bleach to clean your devices either, as the bleach may cause the metal magnet and pin inside all the acapella devices to rust. Hope that helps!
Cleaning with <b>Liquid Dish Detergent</b> - Soak the device and mouthpiece (or mask) in warm, soapy water. Use a liquid dish detergent (Dawn or equivalent), mixing two (2) tablespoons of detergent per one (1) gallon water. Rinse thoroughly, preferably with sterile water, and allow parts to air dry.
<b>Alcohol</b> - Soak five (5) minutes, twice daily. acapella (green/blue) is compatible with 70% isopropyl alcohol. Rinse with sterile water. You can make water sterile by boiling the water for five (5) minutes.
<b>Hydrogen Peroxide</b> - Soak in 3% hydrogen peroxide for 30 minutes. Rinse with sterile water.
<b>Glutaraldehydes</b> (Cidex® or equivalent) - acapella (green/blue) will maintain its integrity using cold sterilizing solutions such as glutaraldehydes.
Remember that unlike acapella choice, the green and blue acapellas are <i>not </i>heat resistant, so do not put your green or blue acapella in the dishwasher, boiling water, microwave, or autoclave. Please do not use bleach to clean your devices either, as the bleach may cause the metal magnet and pin inside all the acapella devices to rust. Hope that helps!
lightNlife
New member
I've tried both, and I prefer the Acapella. Here's a link to an article comparing a few products designed to improve lung function:
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.helium.com/tm/109473">Devices that Improve Lung Function</a>
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.helium.com/tm/109473">Devices that Improve Lung Function</a>
lightNlife
New member
I've tried both, and I prefer the Acapella. Here's a link to an article comparing a few products designed to improve lung function:
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.helium.com/tm/109473">Devices that Improve Lung Function</a>
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.helium.com/tm/109473">Devices that Improve Lung Function</a>
lightNlife
New member
I've tried both, and I prefer the Acapella. Here's a link to an article comparing a few products designed to improve lung function:
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.helium.com/tm/109473">Devices that Improve Lung Function</a>
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.helium.com/tm/109473">Devices that Improve Lung Function</a>