How many of you take your HTS in your E-flow?

[CaliSally]

Thanks again everyone.
I AM rinsing my aersol head after the hts, because I heard it clogs it.

I'd rather keep doing my hts in my e-flow because I can tell it works so much better. But, I'll have to do some persuading at my next appt to switch me to a lower % hts. You all have me worried now that I'm hurting my lungs using the 7% in the e-flow.haha. I don't have hemoptysis, so that's not a worry, I just don't want to do any more damage than cf has already lovingly done!

BTW - I love my E-flow!!! It's so quiet and fast!!!

 

[CaliSally]

Thanks again everyone.
I AM rinsing my aersol head after the hts, because I heard it clogs it.

I'd rather keep doing my hts in my e-flow because I can tell it works so much better. But, I'll have to do some persuading at my next appt to switch me to a lower % hts. You all have me worried now that I'm hurting my lungs using the 7% in the e-flow.haha. I don't have hemoptysis, so that's not a worry, I just don't want to do any more damage than cf has already lovingly done!

BTW - I love my E-flow!!! It's so quiet and fast!!!

 

[CaliSally]

Thanks again everyone.
I AM rinsing my aersol head after the hts, because I heard it clogs it.

I'd rather keep doing my hts in my e-flow because I can tell it works so much better. But, I'll have to do some persuading at my next appt to switch me to a lower % hts. You all have me worried now that I'm hurting my lungs using the 7% in the e-flow.haha. I don't have hemoptysis, so that's not a worry, I just don't want to do any more damage than cf has already lovingly done!

BTW - I love my E-flow!!! It's so quiet and fast!!!

 

[CaliSally]

Thanks again everyone.
I AM rinsing my aersol head after the hts, because I heard it clogs it.

I'd rather keep doing my hts in my e-flow because I can tell it works so much better. But, I'll have to do some persuading at my next appt to switch me to a lower % hts. You all have me worried now that I'm hurting my lungs using the 7% in the e-flow.haha. I don't have hemoptysis, so that's not a worry, I just don't want to do any more damage than cf has already lovingly done!

BTW - I love my E-flow!!! It's so quiet and fast!!!

 

[CaliSally]

Thanks again everyone.
<br />I AM rinsing my aersol head after the hts, because I heard it clogs it.
<br />
<br />I'd rather keep doing my hts in my e-flow because I can tell it works so much better. But, I'll have to do some persuading at my next appt to switch me to a lower % hts. You all have me worried now that I'm hurting my lungs using the 7% in the e-flow.haha. I don't have hemoptysis, so that's not a worry, I just don't want to do any more damage than cf has already lovingly done!
<br />
<br />BTW - I love my E-flow!!! It's so quiet and fast!!!

 

[lightNlife]

Although using the eFlow for anything other than tobramycin has not yet been approved by the FDA, the eFlow is in use in Europe for other medications, including HTS.

What you need to be aware of when using things in the eFlow is that the particles delivered to your lungs are MUCH more efficient and targeted as compared to inhaling them via other nebulizer/compressor systems

Here are the "rules of thumb" regarding the off-label use of the eFlow and how to keep it clean.


ALWAYS use LESS of your prescribed medication to avoid inhaling dosages that are unsafe. For example, if you use 5mLs of 7% HTS, use 3mLs instead. You may find that you need to switch to a lower % of HTS.

ALWAYS rinse the eFlow with running water and soak the head and filter in alcohol (not isopropyl alcohol).

DO NOT clean the parts with dish detergent that contains additives or antibacterial components.

DO NOT disinfect the eFlow using isopropyl alcohol. Instead, use a 2:1 mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water.

 

[lightNlife]

Although using the eFlow for anything other than tobramycin has not yet been approved by the FDA, the eFlow is in use in Europe for other medications, including HTS.

What you need to be aware of when using things in the eFlow is that the particles delivered to your lungs are MUCH more efficient and targeted as compared to inhaling them via other nebulizer/compressor systems

Here are the "rules of thumb" regarding the off-label use of the eFlow and how to keep it clean.


ALWAYS use LESS of your prescribed medication to avoid inhaling dosages that are unsafe. For example, if you use 5mLs of 7% HTS, use 3mLs instead. You may find that you need to switch to a lower % of HTS.

ALWAYS rinse the eFlow with running water and soak the head and filter in alcohol (not isopropyl alcohol).

DO NOT clean the parts with dish detergent that contains additives or antibacterial components.

DO NOT disinfect the eFlow using isopropyl alcohol. Instead, use a 2:1 mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water.

 

[lightNlife]

Although using the eFlow for anything other than tobramycin has not yet been approved by the FDA, the eFlow is in use in Europe for other medications, including HTS.

What you need to be aware of when using things in the eFlow is that the particles delivered to your lungs are MUCH more efficient and targeted as compared to inhaling them via other nebulizer/compressor systems

Here are the "rules of thumb" regarding the off-label use of the eFlow and how to keep it clean.


ALWAYS use LESS of your prescribed medication to avoid inhaling dosages that are unsafe. For example, if you use 5mLs of 7% HTS, use 3mLs instead. You may find that you need to switch to a lower % of HTS.

ALWAYS rinse the eFlow with running water and soak the head and filter in alcohol (not isopropyl alcohol).

DO NOT clean the parts with dish detergent that contains additives or antibacterial components.

DO NOT disinfect the eFlow using isopropyl alcohol. Instead, use a 2:1 mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water.

 

[lightNlife]

Although using the eFlow for anything other than tobramycin has not yet been approved by the FDA, the eFlow is in use in Europe for other medications, including HTS.

What you need to be aware of when using things in the eFlow is that the particles delivered to your lungs are MUCH more efficient and targeted as compared to inhaling them via other nebulizer/compressor systems

Here are the "rules of thumb" regarding the off-label use of the eFlow and how to keep it clean.


ALWAYS use LESS of your prescribed medication to avoid inhaling dosages that are unsafe. For example, if you use 5mLs of 7% HTS, use 3mLs instead. You may find that you need to switch to a lower % of HTS.

ALWAYS rinse the eFlow with running water and soak the head and filter in alcohol (not isopropyl alcohol).

DO NOT clean the parts with dish detergent that contains additives or antibacterial components.

DO NOT disinfect the eFlow using isopropyl alcohol. Instead, use a 2:1 mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water.

 

[lightNlife]

Although using the eFlow for anything other than tobramycin has not yet been approved by the FDA, the eFlow is in use in Europe for other medications, including HTS.
<br />
<br />What you need to be aware of when using things in the eFlow is that the particles delivered to your lungs are MUCH more efficient and targeted as compared to inhaling them via other nebulizer/compressor systems
<br />
<br />Here are the "rules of thumb" regarding the off-label use of the eFlow and how to keep it clean.
<br />
<br />
<br />ALWAYS use LESS of your prescribed medication to avoid inhaling dosages that are unsafe. For example, if you use 5mLs of 7% HTS, use 3mLs instead. You may find that you need to switch to a lower % of HTS.
<br />
<br />ALWAYS rinse the eFlow with running water and soak the head and filter in alcohol (not isopropyl alcohol).
<br />
<br />DO NOT clean the parts with dish detergent that contains additives or antibacterial components.
<br />
<br />DO NOT disinfect the eFlow using isopropyl alcohol. Instead, use a 2:1 mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water.

 

[Emily65Roses]

I got different information, just thought I'd throw it in.
One: do NOT rinse the aerosol head in running water, it'll clog it. Used distilled water.
Two: soak the aerosol head in 70% isopropyl alcohol.

 

[Emily65Roses]

I got different information, just thought I'd throw it in.
One: do NOT rinse the aerosol head in running water, it'll clog it. Used distilled water.
Two: soak the aerosol head in 70% isopropyl alcohol.

 

[Emily65Roses]

I got different information, just thought I'd throw it in.
One: do NOT rinse the aerosol head in running water, it'll clog it. Used distilled water.
Two: soak the aerosol head in 70% isopropyl alcohol.

 

[Emily65Roses]

I got different information, just thought I'd throw it in.
One: do NOT rinse the aerosol head in running water, it'll clog it. Used distilled water.
Two: soak the aerosol head in 70% isopropyl alcohol.

 

[Emily65Roses]

I got different information, just thought I'd throw it in.
<br />One: do NOT rinse the aerosol head in running water, it'll clog it. Used distilled water.
<br />Two: soak the aerosol head in 70% isopropyl alcohol.

 

[lightNlife]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Emily65Roses</b></i>

I got different information, just thought I'd throw it in.

One: do NOT rinse the aerosol head in running water, it'll clog it. Used distilled water.

Two: soak the aerosol head in 70% isopropyl alcohol.</end quote></div>

Good clairification point, thanks. By running water I meant flowing water. I should have specified that I meant distilled water. You can't just put distilled water in a cup though and set the thing in it to soak. The water has to actually flow across the surface of the filter.

 

[lightNlife]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Emily65Roses</b></i>

I got different information, just thought I'd throw it in.

One: do NOT rinse the aerosol head in running water, it'll clog it. Used distilled water.

Two: soak the aerosol head in 70% isopropyl alcohol.</end quote></div>

Good clairification point, thanks. By running water I meant flowing water. I should have specified that I meant distilled water. You can't just put distilled water in a cup though and set the thing in it to soak. The water has to actually flow across the surface of the filter.

 

[lightNlife]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Emily65Roses</b></i>

I got different information, just thought I'd throw it in.

One: do NOT rinse the aerosol head in running water, it'll clog it. Used distilled water.

Two: soak the aerosol head in 70% isopropyl alcohol.</end quote></div>

Good clairification point, thanks. By running water I meant flowing water. I should have specified that I meant distilled water. You can't just put distilled water in a cup though and set the thing in it to soak. The water has to actually flow across the surface of the filter.

 

[lightNlife]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Emily65Roses</b></i>

I got different information, just thought I'd throw it in.

One: do NOT rinse the aerosol head in running water, it'll clog it. Used distilled water.

Two: soak the aerosol head in 70% isopropyl alcohol.</end quote>

Good clairification point, thanks. By running water I meant flowing water. I should have specified that I meant distilled water. You can't just put distilled water in a cup though and set the thing in it to soak. The water has to actually flow across the surface of the filter.

 

[lightNlife]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Emily65Roses</b></i>
<br />
<br />I got different information, just thought I'd throw it in.
<br />
<br />One: do NOT rinse the aerosol head in running water, it'll clog it. Used distilled water.
<br />
<br />Two: soak the aerosol head in 70% isopropyl alcohol.</end quote>
<br />
<br />Good clairification point, thanks. By running water I meant flowing water. I should have specified that I meant distilled water. You can't just put distilled water in a cup though and set the thing in it to soak. The water has to actually flow across the surface of the filter.