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how do you clean your nebz?
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tabbycat821
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we were initially told to use vinegar but then a respitory therapist told us not to because the vinegar stays with it and it comes through when used. soap and water is fine.when you get the nebs be sure to ask just to be sure but thats what we were told and what the instructions said.
tabbycat821
New member
we were initially told to use vinegar but then a respitory therapist told us not to because the vinegar stays with it and it comes through when used. soap and water is fine.when you get the nebs be sure to ask just to be sure but thats what we were told and what the instructions said.
tabbycat821
New member
we were initially told to use vinegar but then a respitory therapist told us not to because the vinegar stays with it and it comes through when used. soap and water is fine.when you get the nebs be sure to ask just to be sure but thats what we were told and what the instructions said.
tabbycat821
New member
we were initially told to use vinegar but then a respitory therapist told us not to because the vinegar stays with it and it comes through when used. soap and water is fine.when you get the nebs be sure to ask just to be sure but thats what we were told and what the instructions said.
tabbycat821
New member
we were initially told to use vinegar but then a respitory therapist told us not to because the vinegar stays with it and it comes through when used. soap and water is fine.when you get the nebs be sure to ask just to be sure but thats what we were told and what the instructions said.
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lhkraus
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Soap and water is a start, and it is necessary to remove the medication from the nebulizer cup (otherwise the medicine can block the holes. But the nebulizers need to be sterilized also. There are lots of methods. You can soak them in alcohol for 5 minutes or hydrogen peroxide for 30 minutes, then rinse in STERILE water (not tap water, because it contains bacteria). Soaking in vinegar is not ok because it does not kill pseudomonas, I believe. Many nebs can be boiled to sterilize them. Just throw them in a pot of boiling water for 5 minutes. (Make sure your brand of nebs can be boiled!) I use microwave sterilizing bags that are meant for sterilizing baby bottles and pumping equipment which steams the nebs. (They're called Medela Quick Clean Micro-Steam Bag.) So easy! Or you can use a counter top baby bottle sterilizer, which also uses steam. A dishwasher also can sterilize, but the water has to get up to 158 degrees. You can then dry the nebs by putting them out on paper towels to dry (make sure the paper towel doesn't get wet). Or I use a dryer (also meant for baby bottles) called a Germ Guardian. It uses heat to dry, and is a second round of germ killing. It's all really a hassle, but worth it. Good luck!
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lhkraus
Guest
Soap and water is a start, and it is necessary to remove the medication from the nebulizer cup (otherwise the medicine can block the holes. But the nebulizers need to be sterilized also. There are lots of methods. You can soak them in alcohol for 5 minutes or hydrogen peroxide for 30 minutes, then rinse in STERILE water (not tap water, because it contains bacteria). Soaking in vinegar is not ok because it does not kill pseudomonas, I believe. Many nebs can be boiled to sterilize them. Just throw them in a pot of boiling water for 5 minutes. (Make sure your brand of nebs can be boiled!) I use microwave sterilizing bags that are meant for sterilizing baby bottles and pumping equipment which steams the nebs. (They're called Medela Quick Clean Micro-Steam Bag.) So easy! Or you can use a counter top baby bottle sterilizer, which also uses steam. A dishwasher also can sterilize, but the water has to get up to 158 degrees. You can then dry the nebs by putting them out on paper towels to dry (make sure the paper towel doesn't get wet). Or I use a dryer (also meant for baby bottles) called a Germ Guardian. It uses heat to dry, and is a second round of germ killing. It's all really a hassle, but worth it. Good luck!
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lhkraus
Guest
Soap and water is a start, and it is necessary to remove the medication from the nebulizer cup (otherwise the medicine can block the holes. But the nebulizers need to be sterilized also. There are lots of methods. You can soak them in alcohol for 5 minutes or hydrogen peroxide for 30 minutes, then rinse in STERILE water (not tap water, because it contains bacteria). Soaking in vinegar is not ok because it does not kill pseudomonas, I believe. Many nebs can be boiled to sterilize them. Just throw them in a pot of boiling water for 5 minutes. (Make sure your brand of nebs can be boiled!) I use microwave sterilizing bags that are meant for sterilizing baby bottles and pumping equipment which steams the nebs. (They're called Medela Quick Clean Micro-Steam Bag.) So easy! Or you can use a counter top baby bottle sterilizer, which also uses steam. A dishwasher also can sterilize, but the water has to get up to 158 degrees. You can then dry the nebs by putting them out on paper towels to dry (make sure the paper towel doesn't get wet). Or I use a dryer (also meant for baby bottles) called a Germ Guardian. It uses heat to dry, and is a second round of germ killing. It's all really a hassle, but worth it. Good luck!
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lhkraus
Guest
Soap and water is a start, and it is necessary to remove the medication from the nebulizer cup (otherwise the medicine can block the holes. But the nebulizers need to be sterilized also. There are lots of methods. You can soak them in alcohol for 5 minutes or hydrogen peroxide for 30 minutes, then rinse in STERILE water (not tap water, because it contains bacteria). Soaking in vinegar is not ok because it does not kill pseudomonas, I believe. Many nebs can be boiled to sterilize them. Just throw them in a pot of boiling water for 5 minutes. (Make sure your brand of nebs can be boiled!) I use microwave sterilizing bags that are meant for sterilizing baby bottles and pumping equipment which steams the nebs. (They're called Medela Quick Clean Micro-Steam Bag.) So easy! Or you can use a counter top baby bottle sterilizer, which also uses steam. A dishwasher also can sterilize, but the water has to get up to 158 degrees. You can then dry the nebs by putting them out on paper towels to dry (make sure the paper towel doesn't get wet). Or I use a dryer (also meant for baby bottles) called a Germ Guardian. It uses heat to dry, and is a second round of germ killing. It's all really a hassle, but worth it. Good luck!
L
lhkraus
Guest
Soap and water is a start, and it is necessary to remove the medication from the nebulizer cup (otherwise the medicine can block the holes. But the nebulizers need to be sterilized also. There are lots of methods. You can soak them in alcohol for 5 minutes or hydrogen peroxide for 30 minutes, then rinse in STERILE water (not tap water, because it contains bacteria). Soaking in vinegar is not ok because it does not kill pseudomonas, I believe. Many nebs can be boiled to sterilize them. Just throw them in a pot of boiling water for 5 minutes. (Make sure your brand of nebs can be boiled!) I use microwave sterilizing bags that are meant for sterilizing baby bottles and pumping equipment which steams the nebs. (They're called Medela Quick Clean Micro-Steam Bag.) So easy! Or you can use a counter top baby bottle sterilizer, which also uses steam. A dishwasher also can sterilize, but the water has to get up to 158 degrees. You can then dry the nebs by putting them out on paper towels to dry (make sure the paper towel doesn't get wet). Or I use a dryer (also meant for baby bottles) called a Germ Guardian. It uses heat to dry, and is a second round of germ killing. It's all really a hassle, but worth it. Good luck!
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lhkraus
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Oh, and CONGRATULATIONS on your new baby. She is adorable! I wish you much joy.
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lhkraus
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Oh, and CONGRATULATIONS on your new baby. She is adorable! I wish you much joy.
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lhkraus
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Oh, and CONGRATULATIONS on your new baby. She is adorable! I wish you much joy.
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lhkraus
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Oh, and CONGRATULATIONS on your new baby. She is adorable! I wish you much joy.
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lhkraus
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Oh, and CONGRATULATIONS on your new baby. She is adorable! I wish you much joy.