Yeah... knowing tap water can- make that DOES- harbor pa and other bugs, shooting that up into her sinuses makes no sense whatsoever after all we go into to sterilize nebs, do cpt and keep their environment clean! I have assumed that once a container has been opened it's not sterile anymore so I only make what I need for one use. When Emily is congested, she generally needs about 24oz of water to thoroughly flush her sinuses (we do it until the water flows mostly clear; the first bottle barely starts loosening things up.) Boiling it in a Pyrex in the microwave and then letting it cool down (cover the top) prior to use also works well.
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Yeah... knowing tap water can- make that DOES- harbor pa and other bugs, shooting that up into her sinuses makes no sense whatsoever after all we go into to sterilize nebs, do cpt and keep their environment clean! I have assumed that once a container has been opened it's not sterile anymore so I only make what I need for one use. When Emily is congested, she generally needs about 24oz of water to thoroughly flush her sinuses (we do it until the water flows mostly clear; the first bottle barely starts loosening things up.) Boiling it in a Pyrex in the microwave and then letting it cool down (cover the top) prior to use also works well.
Yeah... knowing tap water can- make that DOES- harbor pa and other bugs, shooting that up into her sinuses makes no sense whatsoever after all we go into to sterilize nebs, do cpt and keep their environment clean! I have assumed that once a container has been opened it's not sterile anymore so I only make what I need for one use. When Emily is congested, she generally needs about 24oz of water to thoroughly flush her sinuses (we do it until the water flows mostly clear; the first bottle barely starts loosening things up.) Boiling it in a Pyrex in the microwave and then letting it cool down (cover the top) prior to use also works well.
Yeah... knowing tap water can- make that DOES- harbor pa and other bugs, shooting that up into her sinuses makes no sense whatsoever after all we go into to sterilize nebs, do cpt and keep their environment clean! I have assumed that once a container has been opened it's not sterile anymore so I only make what I need for one use. When Emily is congested, she generally needs about 24oz of water to thoroughly flush her sinuses (we do it until the water flows mostly clear; the first bottle barely starts loosening things up.) Boiling it in a Pyrex in the microwave and then letting it cool down (cover the top) prior to use also works well.
Yeah... knowing tap water can- make that DOES- harbor pa and other bugs, shooting that up into her sinuses makes no sense whatsoever after all we go into to sterilize nebs, do cpt and keep their environment clean! I have assumed that once a container has been opened it's not sterile anymore so I only make what I need for one use. When Emily is congested, she generally needs about 24oz of water to thoroughly flush her sinuses (we do it until the water flows mostly clear; the first bottle barely starts loosening things up.) Boiling it in a Pyrex in the microwave and then letting it cool down (cover the top) prior to use also works well.
Without a doubt - Boil your water at least 5 minutes first! Wait for it to cool to warm and then use to rinse sinuses. I use the Neil-med. I know it is frustrating and time consuming to have to do this but really after reading up on what is in tap and distilled water, it is best. I boil the water while I'm nebing and then it's ready for me when the 2 hours of treatments are over <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
I'm glad you asked that DS ? I had no idea what or who that was!! At one point I thought there was one particular person everyone on this forum knew. I'm such a goof sometimes. LOL. 40 years of laughing at myself!!!
I'm glad you asked that DS ? I had no idea what or who that was!! At one point I thought there was one particular person everyone on this forum knew. I'm such a goof sometimes. LOL. 40 years of laughing at myself!!!
Without a doubt - Boil your water at least 5 minutes first! Wait for it to cool to warm and then use to rinse sinuses. I use the Neil-med. I know it is frustrating and time consuming to have to do this but really after reading up on what is in tap and distilled water, it is best. I boil the water while I'm nebing and then it's ready for me when the 2 hours of treatments are over <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
I'm glad you asked that DS ? I had no idea what or who that was!! At one point I thought there was one particular person everyone on this forum knew. I'm such a goof sometimes. LOL. 40 years of laughing at myself!!!
I'm glad you asked that DS ? I had no idea what or who that was!! At one point I thought there was one particular person everyone on this forum knew. I'm such a goof sometimes. LOL. 40 years of laughing at myself!!!
Without a doubt - Boil your water at least 5 minutes first! Wait for it to cool to warm and then use to rinse sinuses. I use the Neil-med. I know it is frustrating and time consuming to have to do this but really after reading up on what is in tap and distilled water, it is best. I boil the water while I'm nebing and then it's ready for me when the 2 hours of treatments are over <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
I'm glad you asked that DS ? I had no idea what or who that was!! At one point I thought there was one particular person everyone on this forum knew. I'm such a goof sometimes. LOL. 40 years of laughing at myself!!!
I'm glad you asked that DS ? I had no idea what or who that was!! At one point I thought there was one particular person everyone on this forum knew. I'm such a goof sometimes. LOL. 40 years of laughing at myself!!!
Without a doubt - Boil your water at least 5 minutes first! Wait for it to cool to warm and then use to rinse sinuses. I use the Neil-med. I know it is frustrating and time consuming to have to do this but really after reading up on what is in tap and distilled water, it is best. I boil the water while I'm nebing and then it's ready for me when the 2 hours of treatments are over <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
I'm glad you asked that DS ? I had no idea what or who that was!! At one point I thought there was one particular person everyone on this forum knew. I'm such a goof sometimes. LOL. 40 years of laughing at myself!!!
I'm glad you asked that DS ? I had no idea what or who that was!! At one point I thought there was one particular person everyone on this forum knew. I'm such a goof sometimes. LOL. 40 years of laughing at myself!!!
Without a doubt - Boil your water at least 5 minutes first! Wait for it to cool to warm and then use to rinse sinuses. I use the Neil-med. I know it is frustrating and time consuming to have to do this but really after reading up on what is in tap and distilled water, it is best. I boil the water while I'm nebing and then it's ready for me when the 2 hours of treatments are over <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
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<br />I'm glad you asked that DS ? I had no idea what or who that was!! At one point I thought there was one particular person everyone on this forum knew. I'm such a goof sometimes. LOL. 40 years of laughing at myself!!!
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<br />I'm glad you asked that DS ? I had no idea what or who that was!! At one point I thought there was one particular person everyone on this forum knew. I'm such a goof sometimes. LOL. 40 years of laughing at myself!!!
There is a water based gel called "Ayr" that you should be able to find in any drug store to help with the dryness of a cannula. A simple face mask (not a non-rebreather) should do well with a 2-4 LPM flow if you still can't tolerate an NC. Be careful of humidified O2 as it can turn into a breeding ground for bacteria or fungus. You would have to essentially attach a medical grade water bottle to your concentrator or tank and use that, replacing it regularly. We use them on longer transports and they are somewhat of a pain.
There is a water based gel called "Ayr" that you should be able to find in any drug store to help with the dryness of a cannula. A simple face mask (not a non-rebreather) should do well with a 2-4 LPM flow if you still can't tolerate an NC. Be careful of humidified O2 as it can turn into a breeding ground for bacteria or fungus. You would have to essentially attach a medical grade water bottle to your concentrator or tank and use that, replacing it regularly. We use them on longer transports and they are somewhat of a pain.
There is a water based gel called "Ayr" that you should be able to find in any drug store to help with the dryness of a cannula. A simple face mask (not a non-rebreather) should do well with a 2-4 LPM flow if you still can't tolerate an NC. Be careful of humidified O2 as it can turn into a breeding ground for bacteria or fungus. You would have to essentially attach a medical grade water bottle to your concentrator or tank and use that, replacing it regularly. We use them on longer transports and they are somewhat of a pain.
There is a water based gel called "Ayr" that you should be able to find in any drug store to help with the dryness of a cannula. A simple face mask (not a non-rebreather) should do well with a 2-4 LPM flow if you still can't tolerate an NC. Be careful of humidified O2 as it can turn into a breeding ground for bacteria or fungus. You would have to essentially attach a medical grade water bottle to your concentrator or tank and use that, replacing it regularly. We use them on longer transports and they are somewhat of a pain.
There is a water based gel called "Ayr" that you should be able to find in any drug store to help with the dryness of a cannula. A simple face mask (not a non-rebreather) should do well with a 2-4 LPM flow if you still can't tolerate an NC. Be careful of humidified O2 as it can turn into a breeding ground for bacteria or fungus. You would have to essentially attach a medical grade water bottle to your concentrator or tank and use that, replacing it regularly. We use them on longer transports and they are somewhat of a pain.
There is a water based gel called "Ayr" that you should be able to find in any drug store to help with the dryness of a cannula. A simple face mask (not a non-rebreather) should do well with a 2-4 LPM flow if you still can't tolerate an NC. Be careful of humidified O2 as it can turn into a breeding ground for bacteria or fungus. You would have to essentially attach a medical grade water bottle to your concentrator or tank and use that, replacing it regularly. We use them on longer transports and they are somewhat of a pain.
There is a water based gel called "Ayr" that you should be able to find in any drug store to help with the dryness of a cannula. A simple face mask (not a non-rebreather) should do well with a 2-4 LPM flow if you still can't tolerate an NC. Be careful of humidified O2 as it can turn into a breeding ground for bacteria or fungus. You would have to essentially attach a medical grade water bottle to your concentrator or tank and use that, replacing it regularly. We use them on longer transports and they are somewhat of a pain.
There is a water based gel called "Ayr" that you should be able to find in any drug store to help with the dryness of a cannula. A simple face mask (not a non-rebreather) should do well with a 2-4 LPM flow if you still can't tolerate an NC. Be careful of humidified O2 as it can turn into a breeding ground for bacteria or fungus. You would have to essentially attach a medical grade water bottle to your concentrator or tank and use that, replacing it regularly. We use them on longer transports and they are somewhat of a pain.
There is a water based gel called "Ayr" that you should be able to find in any drug store to help with the dryness of a cannula. A simple face mask (not a non-rebreather) should do well with a 2-4 LPM flow if you still can't tolerate an NC. Be careful of humidified O2 as it can turn into a breeding ground for bacteria or fungus. You would have to essentially attach a medical grade water bottle to your concentrator or tank and use that, replacing it regularly. We use them on longer transports and they are somewhat of a pain.
There is a water based gel called "Ayr" that you should be able to find in any drug store to help with the dryness of a cannula. A simple face mask (not a non-rebreather) should do well with a 2-4 LPM flow if you still can't tolerate an NC. Be careful of humidified O2 as it can turn into a breeding ground for bacteria or fungus. You would have to essentially attach a medical grade water bottle to your concentrator or tank and use that, replacing it regularly. We use them on longer transports and they are somewhat of a pain.