boiling my nebs

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littledebbie

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This just made me laugh out loud...I know that probably wasn't the point of your post...but thanks...a good chuckle is always nice.
 
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Allisa35

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I had to chuckle a little bit too when I read that you boiled your tubing (sorry, no offense). Well, I have never really boiled my neb cups, except when I first started on Pulmozyme (many years ago). I did boil the Pari-neb cup at first, but then stopped. I know they say you should boil them, but I haven't really ever done mine. I always just rinse them with hot water and soap after I have used them and lay them on a paper towel to dry. I know people will say that is a no, no, but I've done that for many, many years. I would say though that if your nebs are that old (5-6 years), I would definitely get some new ones. Is there a Durable Medical Equipment store near you? If not, you could probably get some from your dr/CF clinic. They always give them to me for free whenever I need them. As far as the soap, I don't really know if it is bad to inhale liquid soap. I hope your nebs hold out until you can get a new one. Good luck!!
 
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Allisa35

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I had to chuckle a little bit too when I read that you boiled your tubing (sorry, no offense). Well, I have never really boiled my neb cups, except when I first started on Pulmozyme (many years ago). I did boil the Pari-neb cup at first, but then stopped. I know they say you should boil them, but I haven't really ever done mine. I always just rinse them with hot water and soap after I have used them and lay them on a paper towel to dry. I know people will say that is a no, no, but I've done that for many, many years. I would say though that if your nebs are that old (5-6 years), I would definitely get some new ones. Is there a Durable Medical Equipment store near you? If not, you could probably get some from your dr/CF clinic. They always give them to me for free whenever I need them. As far as the soap, I don't really know if it is bad to inhale liquid soap. I hope your nebs hold out until you can get a new one. Good luck!!
 
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Allisa35

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I had to chuckle a little bit too when I read that you boiled your tubing (sorry, no offense). Well, I have never really boiled my neb cups, except when I first started on Pulmozyme (many years ago). I did boil the Pari-neb cup at first, but then stopped. I know they say you should boil them, but I haven't really ever done mine. I always just rinse them with hot water and soap after I have used them and lay them on a paper towel to dry. I know people will say that is a no, no, but I've done that for many, many years. I would say though that if your nebs are that old (5-6 years), I would definitely get some new ones. Is there a Durable Medical Equipment store near you? If not, you could probably get some from your dr/CF clinic. They always give them to me for free whenever I need them. As far as the soap, I don't really know if it is bad to inhale liquid soap. I hope your nebs hold out until you can get a new one. Good luck!!
 
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debs2girls

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On the lid of my dd's compressor, it says to rinse with hot water after every use. Wash in hot soapy water and let air dry, once daily and to boil once a week. Does this sound bogus?
The lady a Breathe of Life gave me an instruction sheet that says to soak everything (not the compressor..hehe) in vinegar daily for 15 minutes, then wash in hot soapy water and air dry.
Which one is better?
 
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debs2girls

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On the lid of my dd's compressor, it says to rinse with hot water after every use. Wash in hot soapy water and let air dry, once daily and to boil once a week. Does this sound bogus?
The lady a Breathe of Life gave me an instruction sheet that says to soak everything (not the compressor..hehe) in vinegar daily for 15 minutes, then wash in hot soapy water and air dry.
Which one is better?
 
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debs2girls

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On the lid of my dd's compressor, it says to rinse with hot water after every use. Wash in hot soapy water and let air dry, once daily and to boil once a week. Does this sound bogus?
The lady a Breathe of Life gave me an instruction sheet that says to soak everything (not the compressor..hehe) in vinegar daily for 15 minutes, then wash in hot soapy water and air dry.
Which one is better?
 
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NoExcuses

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yikes. i would boil after every neb use - not once a week.

the lady at Breathe of Life doesn't know that vinegar doesn't kil PA, MRSA or other virulent bacteria.

i would go with CFF guidelines as they are more aware of a CFer's needs.
 
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NoExcuses

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yikes. i would boil after every neb use - not once a week.

the lady at Breathe of Life doesn't know that vinegar doesn't kil PA, MRSA or other virulent bacteria.

i would go with CFF guidelines as they are more aware of a CFer's needs.
 
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NoExcuses

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yikes. i would boil after every neb use - not once a week.

the lady at Breathe of Life doesn't know that vinegar doesn't kil PA, MRSA or other virulent bacteria.

i would go with CFF guidelines as they are more aware of a CFer's needs.
 
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NoExcuses

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NoExcuses

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<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cff.org/ID=4441/TYPE=1708/StoppingSpreadGerms.pdf">http://www.cff.org/ID=4441/TYP...toppingSpreadGerms.pdf</a>
 
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NoExcuses

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<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cff.org/ID=4441/TYPE=1708/StoppingSpreadGerms.pdf">http://www.cff.org/ID=4441/TYP...toppingSpreadGerms.pdf</a>
 
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Alyssa

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I have basic information on my blog page about cleaning and sanitizing nebs and other items on my blog (see link below) I also link to the CFF website to the official "brochure" which list the same guidelines.
 
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