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hmw

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I am not going to argue with the medical advice anyone has been given but have a problem with the logic mentioned here that water, once it's been contaminated, cannot be made sterile. If that was true we'd be in a lot of trouble w/ basic hygiene and safety, never mind caring for a child with cf.

I can understand concern and everyone has to do what they are comfortable with, (I myself am comfortable with the boiling action being sufficient to render steam sufficiently germ-free, though I like the idea of the steam/UV ones even better) but this line of reasoning doesn't make sense to me as the way to substantiate the worry.
 
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hmw

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I am not going to argue with the medical advice anyone has been given but have a problem with the logic mentioned here that water, once it's been contaminated, cannot be made sterile. If that was true we'd be in a lot of trouble w/ basic hygiene and safety, never mind caring for a child with cf.

I can understand concern and everyone has to do what they are comfortable with, (I myself am comfortable with the boiling action being sufficient to render steam sufficiently germ-free, though I like the idea of the steam/UV ones even better) but this line of reasoning doesn't make sense to me as the way to substantiate the worry.
 
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hmw

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I am not going to argue with the medical advice anyone has been given but have a problem with the logic mentioned here that water, once it's been contaminated, cannot be made sterile. If that was true we'd be in a lot of trouble w/ basic hygiene and safety, never mind caring for a child with cf.

I can understand concern and everyone has to do what they are comfortable with, (I myself am comfortable with the boiling action being sufficient to render steam sufficiently germ-free, though I like the idea of the steam/UV ones even better) but this line of reasoning doesn't make sense to me as the way to substantiate the worry.
 
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hmw

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I am not going to argue with the medical advice anyone has been given but have a problem with the logic mentioned here that water, once it's been contaminated, cannot be made sterile. If that was true we'd be in a lot of trouble w/ basic hygiene and safety, never mind caring for a child with cf.

I can understand concern and everyone has to do what they are comfortable with, (I myself am comfortable with the boiling action being sufficient to render steam sufficiently germ-free, though I like the idea of the steam/UV ones even better) but this line of reasoning doesn't make sense to me as the way to substantiate the worry.
 
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hmw

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I am not going to argue with the medical advice anyone has been given but have a problem with the logic mentioned here that water, once it's been contaminated, cannot be made sterile. If that was true we'd be in a lot of trouble w/ basic hygiene and safety, never mind caring for a child with cf.
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<br />I can understand concern and everyone has to do what they are comfortable with, (I myself am comfortable with the boiling action being sufficient to render steam sufficiently germ-free, though I like the idea of the steam/UV ones even better) but this line of reasoning doesn't make sense to me as the way to substantiate the worry.
 
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mom2lillian

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Harriett

I am not sure I understand what your post means. can you clarify?

I am thinking that if I go this route I would buy the humidifier that does all three of the actions mentioned (stick+ultrasonic+heated) and pre-boil the water. I am under no medical advice on this its just something I am researching on my own. The cause from concern is coming from me because I know there are risks involved.

Also to mention having your house too humid can promote mold proliferation as well so this unit will sense the humidity level in the air via hygrometer and shut off when it reaches the right level.

Additionally, thank you for those mentioning the water. While I can do this our house is very large and very old with very high ceilings. The moisture level in the kitchen gets very high but it would never get to our bedroom which is where I am most concerned about since its the air I breathe all night and when I tend to have the dry air affect me the most.

Thanks everyone for your input
 
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mom2lillian

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Harriett

I am not sure I understand what your post means. can you clarify?

I am thinking that if I go this route I would buy the humidifier that does all three of the actions mentioned (stick+ultrasonic+heated) and pre-boil the water. I am under no medical advice on this its just something I am researching on my own. The cause from concern is coming from me because I know there are risks involved.

Also to mention having your house too humid can promote mold proliferation as well so this unit will sense the humidity level in the air via hygrometer and shut off when it reaches the right level.

Additionally, thank you for those mentioning the water. While I can do this our house is very large and very old with very high ceilings. The moisture level in the kitchen gets very high but it would never get to our bedroom which is where I am most concerned about since its the air I breathe all night and when I tend to have the dry air affect me the most.

Thanks everyone for your input
 
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mom2lillian

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Harriett

I am not sure I understand what your post means. can you clarify?

I am thinking that if I go this route I would buy the humidifier that does all three of the actions mentioned (stick+ultrasonic+heated) and pre-boil the water. I am under no medical advice on this its just something I am researching on my own. The cause from concern is coming from me because I know there are risks involved.

Also to mention having your house too humid can promote mold proliferation as well so this unit will sense the humidity level in the air via hygrometer and shut off when it reaches the right level.

Additionally, thank you for those mentioning the water. While I can do this our house is very large and very old with very high ceilings. The moisture level in the kitchen gets very high but it would never get to our bedroom which is where I am most concerned about since its the air I breathe all night and when I tend to have the dry air affect me the most.

Thanks everyone for your input
 
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mom2lillian

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Harriett

I am not sure I understand what your post means. can you clarify?

I am thinking that if I go this route I would buy the humidifier that does all three of the actions mentioned (stick+ultrasonic+heated) and pre-boil the water. I am under no medical advice on this its just something I am researching on my own. The cause from concern is coming from me because I know there are risks involved.

Also to mention having your house too humid can promote mold proliferation as well so this unit will sense the humidity level in the air via hygrometer and shut off when it reaches the right level.

Additionally, thank you for those mentioning the water. While I can do this our house is very large and very old with very high ceilings. The moisture level in the kitchen gets very high but it would never get to our bedroom which is where I am most concerned about since its the air I breathe all night and when I tend to have the dry air affect me the most.

Thanks everyone for your input
 
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mom2lillian

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Harriett
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<br />I am not sure I understand what your post means. can you clarify?
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<br />I am thinking that if I go this route I would buy the humidifier that does all three of the actions mentioned (stick+ultrasonic+heated) and pre-boil the water. I am under no medical advice on this its just something I am researching on my own. The cause from concern is coming from me because I know there are risks involved.
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<br />Also to mention having your house too humid can promote mold proliferation as well so this unit will sense the humidity level in the air via hygrometer and shut off when it reaches the right level.
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<br />Additionally, thank you for those mentioning the water. While I can do this our house is very large and very old with very high ceilings. The moisture level in the kitchen gets very high but it would never get to our bedroom which is where I am most concerned about since its the air I breathe all night and when I tend to have the dry air affect me the most.
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<br />Thanks everyone for your input
 
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crickit715

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we have always been told that shower heads are one of the most germ ridden places in the home and that cf'ers shouldnt be exposed to shower steam....my daughter is little and has to come in the bathroom with me when i get a shower, so i wash and boil my shower head after each use and make sure the exhaust fan is on full blast when we are in there. <div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>petnurse</b></i>

My CF center told us on day 1 to never use one, even the new expensive ones. They easily grow pseudamonas and you don't want that! However, my pediatrician recently said he disagrees and that I needed one when my son had a cold. I'm not gonna take the chance though. We did a steam filed bathroom with his therapy when he was sick. Not sure what's best for your whole house, but I woudn't take the risk :)</end quote></div>
 
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crickit715

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we have always been told that shower heads are one of the most germ ridden places in the home and that cf'ers shouldnt be exposed to shower steam....my daughter is little and has to come in the bathroom with me when i get a shower, so i wash and boil my shower head after each use and make sure the exhaust fan is on full blast when we are in there. <div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>petnurse</b></i>

My CF center told us on day 1 to never use one, even the new expensive ones. They easily grow pseudamonas and you don't want that! However, my pediatrician recently said he disagrees and that I needed one when my son had a cold. I'm not gonna take the chance though. We did a steam filed bathroom with his therapy when he was sick. Not sure what's best for your whole house, but I woudn't take the risk :)</end quote></div>
 
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crickit715

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we have always been told that shower heads are one of the most germ ridden places in the home and that cf'ers shouldnt be exposed to shower steam....my daughter is little and has to come in the bathroom with me when i get a shower, so i wash and boil my shower head after each use and make sure the exhaust fan is on full blast when we are in there. <div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>petnurse</b></i>

My CF center told us on day 1 to never use one, even the new expensive ones. They easily grow pseudamonas and you don't want that! However, my pediatrician recently said he disagrees and that I needed one when my son had a cold. I'm not gonna take the chance though. We did a steam filed bathroom with his therapy when he was sick. Not sure what's best for your whole house, but I woudn't take the risk :)</end quote></div>
 
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crickit715

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we have always been told that shower heads are one of the most germ ridden places in the home and that cf'ers shouldnt be exposed to shower steam....my daughter is little and has to come in the bathroom with me when i get a shower, so i wash and boil my shower head after each use and make sure the exhaust fan is on full blast when we are in there. <div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>petnurse</b></i>

My CF center told us on day 1 to never use one, even the new expensive ones. They easily grow pseudamonas and you don't want that! However, my pediatrician recently said he disagrees and that I needed one when my son had a cold. I'm not gonna take the chance though. We did a steam filed bathroom with his therapy when he was sick. Not sure what's best for your whole house, but I woudn't take the risk :)</end quote>
 
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crickit715

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we have always been told that shower heads are one of the most germ ridden places in the home and that cf'ers shouldnt be exposed to shower steam....my daughter is little and has to come in the bathroom with me when i get a shower, so i wash and boil my shower head after each use and make sure the exhaust fan is on full blast when we are in there. <div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>petnurse</b></i>
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<br />My CF center told us on day 1 to never use one, even the new expensive ones. They easily grow pseudamonas and you don't want that! However, my pediatrician recently said he disagrees and that I needed one when my son had a cold. I'm not gonna take the chance though. We did a steam filed bathroom with his therapy when he was sick. Not sure what's best for your whole house, but I woudn't take the risk :)</end quote>
 
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2005CFmom

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Nicole,
We don't use a humidifier, so I am not speaking out of experience here. It sounds like if you use sterilized water, and the machine has all of those "features" in MIGHT be okay to use.

The one thing that I would check on is how easily you can dry all the parts...or if that is even possible. If you ran the humidifier at night and were able to completely dry it out in the morning (maybe even wipe it down with alcohol) it might be safe. My concern would be wet parts sitting and collecting germs from the air. Once the germs get in the "wet" machine, I would worry about those germs being spread.

Good luck in making your decision.
 
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2005CFmom

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Nicole,
We don't use a humidifier, so I am not speaking out of experience here. It sounds like if you use sterilized water, and the machine has all of those "features" in MIGHT be okay to use.

The one thing that I would check on is how easily you can dry all the parts...or if that is even possible. If you ran the humidifier at night and were able to completely dry it out in the morning (maybe even wipe it down with alcohol) it might be safe. My concern would be wet parts sitting and collecting germs from the air. Once the germs get in the "wet" machine, I would worry about those germs being spread.

Good luck in making your decision.
 
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2005CFmom

Super Moderator
Nicole,
We don't use a humidifier, so I am not speaking out of experience here. It sounds like if you use sterilized water, and the machine has all of those "features" in MIGHT be okay to use.

The one thing that I would check on is how easily you can dry all the parts...or if that is even possible. If you ran the humidifier at night and were able to completely dry it out in the morning (maybe even wipe it down with alcohol) it might be safe. My concern would be wet parts sitting and collecting germs from the air. Once the germs get in the "wet" machine, I would worry about those germs being spread.

Good luck in making your decision.
 
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2005CFmom

Super Moderator
Nicole,
We don't use a humidifier, so I am not speaking out of experience here. It sounds like if you use sterilized water, and the machine has all of those "features" in MIGHT be okay to use.

The one thing that I would check on is how easily you can dry all the parts...or if that is even possible. If you ran the humidifier at night and were able to completely dry it out in the morning (maybe even wipe it down with alcohol) it might be safe. My concern would be wet parts sitting and collecting germs from the air. Once the germs get in the "wet" machine, I would worry about those germs being spread.

Good luck in making your decision.
 
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2005CFmom

Super Moderator
Nicole,
<br />We don't use a humidifier, so I am not speaking out of experience here. It sounds like if you use sterilized water, and the machine has all of those "features" in MIGHT be okay to use.
<br />
<br />The one thing that I would check on is how easily you can dry all the parts...or if that is even possible. If you ran the humidifier at night and were able to completely dry it out in the morning (maybe even wipe it down with alcohol) it might be safe. My concern would be wet parts sitting and collecting germs from the air. Once the germs get in the "wet" machine, I would worry about those germs being spread.
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<br />Good luck in making your decision.
 
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