Guest guest Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 I should know this....How often should we change our tubes and nasal canulas ? Miranda LA / 28 yrs old IPF '05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Miranda I've heard all sorts of numbers and some that are used by oxygen providers I would never consider. I've heard things like cannula monthly and hose every three months and often seen them make no mention of humidifiers. The other issue for those of you with concentrators is to have them periodically change the filters. Here is what I do on cannulas and hoses and I know I may go overboard. I never use a cannula more than a week. If I feel it getting hard or the prongs show any color or change or sometimes just because i sense I need to, I change sooner. I would say I average around 5 days on a cannula. Now, most drivers don't care and will give you a nice supply of cannulas. Some providers, however, are more rigid. I change my hose every two weeks. Now, I especially do that now that I'm with Marli and Mandi and Mandi loves to play " I can hold the hose and keep you from going any further. " Also, examine and change the swivel connectors. Last, I change my humidifiers at least monthly, but often more frequently. These are cheap plastic and I don't care how much you wash them, eventually plastic can start retaining bacteria. I do change things more than most but I decided I wasn't letting a cheap item compromise my health. It also just feels better. Fact, the inside of my nose is a dirty place. So, I don't want to keep sticking the same thing with an accumulation of germs back in it. If I were to have a cold or anything, I'd be even more obsessive in changing as it started clearing. As to the hose, it had humidified air running through it, the key word being humidified. Water again can breed bacteria over a period of time. I know some will say I'm silly changing as much as I do, but silly I will continue. > > I should know this....How often should we change our tubes and nasal canulas ? > > > Miranda > LA / 28 yrs old > IPF '05 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Miranda I've heard all sorts of numbers and some that are used by oxygen providers I would never consider. I've heard things like cannula monthly and hose every three months and often seen them make no mention of humidifiers. The other issue for those of you with concentrators is to have them periodically change the filters. Here is what I do on cannulas and hoses and I know I may go overboard. I never use a cannula more than a week. If I feel it getting hard or the prongs show any color or change or sometimes just because i sense I need to, I change sooner. I would say I average around 5 days on a cannula. Now, most drivers don't care and will give you a nice supply of cannulas. Some providers, however, are more rigid. I change my hose every two weeks. Now, I especially do that now that I'm with Marli and Mandi and Mandi loves to play " I can hold the hose and keep you from going any further. " Also, examine and change the swivel connectors. Last, I change my humidifiers at least monthly, but often more frequently. These are cheap plastic and I don't care how much you wash them, eventually plastic can start retaining bacteria. I do change things more than most but I decided I wasn't letting a cheap item compromise my health. It also just feels better. Fact, the inside of my nose is a dirty place. So, I don't want to keep sticking the same thing with an accumulation of germs back in it. If I were to have a cold or anything, I'd be even more obsessive in changing as it started clearing. As to the hose, it had humidified air running through it, the key word being humidified. Water again can breed bacteria over a period of time. I know some will say I'm silly changing as much as I do, but silly I will continue. > > I should know this....How often should we change our tubes and nasal canulas ? > > > Miranda > LA / 28 yrs old > IPF '05 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 Miranda I've heard all sorts of numbers and some that are used by oxygen providers I would never consider. I've heard things like cannula monthly and hose every three months and often seen them make no mention of humidifiers. The other issue for those of you with concentrators is to have them periodically change the filters. Here is what I do on cannulas and hoses and I know I may go overboard. I never use a cannula more than a week. If I feel it getting hard or the prongs show any color or change or sometimes just because i sense I need to, I change sooner. I would say I average around 5 days on a cannula. Now, most drivers don't care and will give you a nice supply of cannulas. Some providers, however, are more rigid. I change my hose every two weeks. Now, I especially do that now that I'm with Marli and Mandi and Mandi loves to play " I can hold the hose and keep you from going any further. " Also, examine and change the swivel connectors. Last, I change my humidifiers at least monthly, but often more frequently. These are cheap plastic and I don't care how much you wash them, eventually plastic can start retaining bacteria. I do change things more than most but I decided I wasn't letting a cheap item compromise my health. It also just feels better. Fact, the inside of my nose is a dirty place. So, I don't want to keep sticking the same thing with an accumulation of germs back in it. If I were to have a cold or anything, I'd be even more obsessive in changing as it started clearing. As to the hose, it had humidified air running through it, the key word being humidified. Water again can breed bacteria over a period of time. I know some will say I'm silly changing as much as I do, but silly I will continue. > > I should know this....How often should we change our tubes and nasal canulas ? > > > Miranda > LA / 28 yrs old > IPF '05 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2009 Report Share Posted June 1, 2009 My provider says two weeks on the canulas. I guess the hoses until they are too twisted. I don't really know about those or how long to use the ones on the canisters.Beverley Joy, 71, IPF 1-09, Sjogren's, Fibromyalgia, diabetes, IdahoSubject: O2 hose question ???To: Breathe-Support Date: Monday, June 1, 2009, 4:32 PM I should know this....How often should we change our tubes and nasal canulas ? Miranda LA / 28 yrs old IPF '05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 My cannula (the nose peice) and the tube or hose are all one unit for both the portables and the concentrator. Pink Joyce (IPF 3/06) IFA 5/09 Pennsylvania Donate Life Listed 1/09 Inactive 4/09 www.transplantfund.org--- Subject: Re: O2 hose question ???To: Breathe-Support Date: Monday, June 1, 2009, 7:51 PM MirandaI've heard all sorts of numbers and some that are used by oxygenproviders I would never consider. I've heard things like cannula monthlyand hose every three months and often seen them make no mention ofhumidifiers. The other issue for those of you with concentrators is tohave them periodically change the filters.Here is what I do on cannulas and hoses and I know I may go overboard. Inever use a cannula more than a week. If I feel it getting hard or theprongs show any color or change or sometimes just because i sense I needto, I change sooner. I would say I average around 5 days on a cannula.Now, most drivers don't care and will give you a nice supply ofcannulas. Some providers, however, are more rigid.I change my hose every two weeks. Now, I especially do that now that I'mwith Marli and Mandi and Mandi loves to play "I can hold the hose andkeep you from going any further." Also, examine and change the swivelconnectors.Last, I change my humidifiers at least monthly, but often morefrequently. These are cheap plastic and I don't care how much you washthem, eventually plastic can start retaining bacteria.I do change things more than most but I decided I wasn't letting a cheapitem compromise my health. It also just feels better. Fact, the insideof my nose is a dirty place. So, I don't want to keep sticking the samething with an accumulation of germs back in it. If I were to have a coldor anything, I'd be even more obsessive in changing as it startedclearing. As to the hose, it had humidified air running through it, thekey word being humidified. Water again can breed bacteria over a periodof time.I know some will say I'm silly changing as much as I do, but silly Iwill continue.>> I should know this....How often should we change our tubes and nasalcanulas ?>>> Miranda> LA / 28 yrs old> IPF '05> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 My cannula (the nose peice) and the tube or hose are all one unit for both the portables and the concentrator. Pink Joyce (IPF 3/06) IFA 5/09 Pennsylvania Donate Life Listed 1/09 Inactive 4/09 www.transplantfund.org--- Subject: Re: O2 hose question ???To: Breathe-Support Date: Monday, June 1, 2009, 7:51 PM MirandaI've heard all sorts of numbers and some that are used by oxygenproviders I would never consider. I've heard things like cannula monthlyand hose every three months and often seen them make no mention ofhumidifiers. The other issue for those of you with concentrators is tohave them periodically change the filters.Here is what I do on cannulas and hoses and I know I may go overboard. Inever use a cannula more than a week. If I feel it getting hard or theprongs show any color or change or sometimes just because i sense I needto, I change sooner. I would say I average around 5 days on a cannula.Now, most drivers don't care and will give you a nice supply ofcannulas. Some providers, however, are more rigid.I change my hose every two weeks. Now, I especially do that now that I'mwith Marli and Mandi and Mandi loves to play "I can hold the hose andkeep you from going any further." Also, examine and change the swivelconnectors.Last, I change my humidifiers at least monthly, but often morefrequently. These are cheap plastic and I don't care how much you washthem, eventually plastic can start retaining bacteria.I do change things more than most but I decided I wasn't letting a cheapitem compromise my health. It also just feels better. Fact, the insideof my nose is a dirty place. So, I don't want to keep sticking the samething with an accumulation of germs back in it. If I were to have a coldor anything, I'd be even more obsessive in changing as it startedclearing. As to the hose, it had humidified air running through it, thekey word being humidified. Water again can breed bacteria over a periodof time.I know some will say I'm silly changing as much as I do, but silly Iwill continue.>> I should know this....How often should we change our tubes and nasalcanulas ?>>> Miranda> LA / 28 yrs old> IPF '05> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Bruce.... you change things more often than I do but I don't use o2 everyday...only every night consistently. I like the idea of a color change on the prongs...that's about when I change the cannula. I think most importantly is what makes us feel good about our self-care. MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Re: O2 hose question ??? MirandaI've heard all sorts of numbers and some that are used by oxygenproviders I would never consider. I've heard things like cannula monthlyand hose every three months and often seen them make no mention ofhumidifiers. The other issue for those of you with concentrators is tohave them periodically change the filters.Here is what I do on cannulas and hoses and I know I may go overboard. Inever use a cannula more than a week. If I feel it getting hard or theprongs show any color or change or sometimes just because i sense I needto, I change sooner. I would say I average around 5 days on a cannula.Now, most drivers don't care and will give you a nice supply ofcannulas. Some providers, however, are more rigid.I change my hose every two weeks. Now, I especially do that now that I'mwith Marli and Mandi and Mandi loves to play "I can hold the hose andkeep you from going any further." Also, examine and change the swivelconnectors.Last, I change my humidifiers at least monthly, but often morefrequently. These are cheap plastic and I don't care how much you washthem, eventually plastic can start retaining bacteria.I do change things more than most but I decided I wasn't letting a cheapitem compromise my health. It also just feels better. Fact, the insideof my nose is a dirty place. So, I don't want to keep sticking the samething with an accumulation of germs back in it. If I were to have a coldor anything, I'd be even more obsessive in changing as it startedclearing. As to the hose, it had humidified air running through it, thekey word being humidified. Water again can breed bacteria over a periodof time.I know some will say I'm silly changing as much as I do, but silly Iwill continue.>> I should know this....How often should we change our tubes and nasalcanulas ?>>> Miranda> LA / 28 yrs old> IPF '05> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Sher Guess I'd suggest to people to think how often you change socks and they are way down there and in no way connect to any internal systems of your body. Meanwhile a cannula is in and up into your nose. I know I'm a bit obsessive about some items of cleanliness and avoiding germs, but it just makes sense to me. And, whether through luck or obsession I've avoided being sick for all of 2008 and 2009 so far. I wash my hands to death, carry around wipes, wear gloves anytime i go places like the pharmacy drive through, don't use pens that are " public pens " such as at pharmacy, doctor, or even a restaurant, don't get around sick people, avoid huge crowds during cold and flu season, wear a mask in the building which has my primary doctor and many other primary doctors and the lab. As Beth can attest, sometimes all the precaution in the world doesn't help and I would have as she did made that trip. I don't avoid things to the point of not enjoying my life. But changing my cannulas and hoses and humidifier regularly does fit in with my general modus operandi. > > > > I should know this....How often should we change our tubes and nasal > canulas ? > > > > > > Miranda > > LA / 28 yrs old > > IPF '05 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Bruce..... you know what "they" say, "If it works don't fix it"... Life is good, none of us want to squander it that's for sure. MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Re: O2 hose question ??? SherGuess I'd suggest to people to think how often you change socks and theyare way down there and in no way connect to any internal systems of yourbody. Meanwhile a cannula is in and up into your nose. I know I'm a bitobsessive about some items of cleanliness and avoiding germs, but itjust makes sense to me. And, whether through luck or obsession I'veavoided being sick for all of 2008 and 2009 so far.I wash my hands to death, carry around wipes, wear gloves anytime i goplaces like the pharmacy drive through, don't use pens that are "publicpens" such as at pharmacy, doctor, or even a restaurant, don't getaround sick people, avoid huge crowds during cold and flu season, wear amask in the building which has my primary doctor and many other primarydoctors and the lab. As Beth can attest, sometimes all theprecaution in the world doesn't help and I would have as she did madethat trip. I don't avoid things to the point of not enjoying my life.But changing my cannulas and hoses and humidifier regularly does fit inwith my general modus operandi.> >> > I should know this....How often should we change our tubes andnasal> canulas ?> >> >> > Miranda> > LA / 28 yrs old> > IPF '05> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Bruce..... you know what "they" say, "If it works don't fix it"... Life is good, none of us want to squander it that's for sure. MamaSher; 70, IPF 3-06, OR. NasturtiumsDon't fret about tomorrow, God is already there! Re: O2 hose question ??? SherGuess I'd suggest to people to think how often you change socks and theyare way down there and in no way connect to any internal systems of yourbody. Meanwhile a cannula is in and up into your nose. I know I'm a bitobsessive about some items of cleanliness and avoiding germs, but itjust makes sense to me. And, whether through luck or obsession I'veavoided being sick for all of 2008 and 2009 so far.I wash my hands to death, carry around wipes, wear gloves anytime i goplaces like the pharmacy drive through, don't use pens that are "publicpens" such as at pharmacy, doctor, or even a restaurant, don't getaround sick people, avoid huge crowds during cold and flu season, wear amask in the building which has my primary doctor and many other primarydoctors and the lab. As Beth can attest, sometimes all theprecaution in the world doesn't help and I would have as she did madethat trip. I don't avoid things to the point of not enjoying my life.But changing my cannulas and hoses and humidifier regularly does fit inwith my general modus operandi.> >> > I should know this....How often should we change our tubes andnasal> canulas ?> >> >> > Miranda> > LA / 28 yrs old> > IPF '05> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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