Guest guest Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 We are supposed to fly to Dallas in July. Can I check my concentrator or does Lincare provide something different for the trip? Sunny 51 PF '09, Lupus/Sjogrens/Arthritis/Asthma '04, GERD '04, Barrett's Disease '08, Hyperthyroid '08, CAN '09, Hiatal Hernia '09, Idaho From: Bruce Moreland Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 9:56 AM To: Breathe-Support Subject: 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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