Guest guest Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 I will add a little story read me the other day on line so I am not sure if it was here or not. I;ll ask later.A 57 year old lady lived with her daughter and her children. the house was saturated by oxygen and someone lit a cig or something and the house exploded the daughter and two children died.... so I would say NO it is not safe to use gas.I am sure after 4 1/2 years on 02 my house must be about as saturated as it can get. JUST SAYIN... Love and Prayers, Peggy IPF 2004, FloridaWorry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up. Barb, I've had a gas stove all my life including since I've used oxygen. I know not everyone will agree with this information but I was told at my first rehab three years ago by a respiratory therapist that as long as I take reasonable precautions it's perfectly safe to use a gas stove. I keep loose clothing away from the flame, I don't put my face near the flame (honestly these are things I do anyway...common sense) It is true that our clothing becomes oxygen saturated over time as does our furniture, draperies etc and those things become even more flammable which means we have to be more cautious but my stove is gas, my water heater is gas and we have a gas fireplace (flame is sealed behind glass). I'm careful and have not had a problem. When you read about fires that have to do with oxygen use, they almost always involve someone who was smoking or lived with someone who was smoking. That's just my 2 cents. I know not everyone feels comfortable with this and we all need to make our own choices. BethModeratorFibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: Barbara <bamny (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 8:35:33 PMSubject: Cooking with gas Do any oxygen users on this forum cook with a gas stove? That's what I have, and so I'm just wondering... .B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 But Peggy there is a big difference between lighting a cigarette or a match and the flame on a gas stove. All I can say is I've been using gas since my diagnosis 3 years ago (which is also when I got oxygen) and I've had no problem. And NO ONE is allowed to smoke in this house and no one better try or I'll beat them with an oxygen tank! Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 To: Breathe-Support Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 9:13:41 PMSubject: Re: Cooking with gasI will add a little story read me the other day on line so I am not sure if it was here or not. I;ll ask later. A 57 year old lady lived with her daughter and her children. the house was saturated by oxygen and someone lit a cig or something and the house exploded the daughter and two children died.... so I would say NO it is not safe to use gas. I am sure after 4 1/2 years on 02 my house must be about as saturated as it can get. JUST SAYIN... Love and Prayers, Peggy IPF 2004, Florida Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up. Barb, I've had a gas stove all my life including since I've used oxygen. I know not everyone will agree with this information but I was told at my first rehab three years ago by a respiratory therapist that as long as I take reasonable precautions it's perfectly safe to use a gas stove. I keep loose clothing away from the flame, I don't put my face near the flame (honestly these are things I do anyway...common sense) It is true that our clothing becomes oxygen saturated over time as does our furniture, draperies etc and those things become even more flammable which means we have to be more cautious but my stove is gas, my water heater is gas and we have a gas fireplace (flame is sealed behind glass). I'm careful and have not had a problem. When you read about fires that have to do with oxygen use, they almost always involve someone who was smoking or lived with someone who was smoking. That's just my 2 cents. I know not everyone feels comfortable with this and we all need to make our own choices. Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: Barbara <bamny (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 8:35:33 PMSubject: Cooking with gas Do any oxygen users on this forum cook with a gas stove? That's what I have, and so I'm just wondering... .B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Beth To add one thing. Have fire extinguishers and have one convenient in the kitchen. Again, something we should have already had but this makes us think of it. > > Barb, > I've had a gas stove all my life including since I've used oxygen. I know not everyone will agree with this information but I was told at my first rehab three years ago by a respiratory therapist that as long as I take reasonable precautions it's perfectly safe to use a gas stove. I keep loose clothing away from the flame, I don't put my face near the flame (honestly these are things I do anyway...common sense) > It is true that our clothing becomes oxygen saturated over time as does our furniture, draperies etc and those things become even more flammable which means we have to be more cautious but my stove is gas, my water heater is gas and we have a gas fireplace (flame is sealed behind glass). I'm careful and have not had a problem. > > When you read about fires that have to do with oxygen use, they almost always involve someone who was smoking or lived with someone who was smoking. > > That's just my 2 cents. I know not everyone feels comfortable with this and we all need to make our own choices. > > Beth > Moderator > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Barbara bamny@... > To: Breathe-Support > Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 8:35:33 PM > Subject: Cooking with gas > > > > > > Do any oxygen users on this forum cook with a gas stove? That's what I have, and so I'm just wondering... . > > B > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Barbara I can't read what you typed without responding. For one to smoke in the same house as one who has PF is just not something they should do. It is very harmful to your health. Maybe he doesn't and I'm misreading. > > My husband smokes. I hadn't thought about things getting " saturated " with oxygen. I guess that means he shouldn't stand near the drapes and blow smoke rings at 'em! Just kidding!!! ;-) > > Barbara McD > IPF, Sept 08 > Beautiful Western NC > > > > Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 > > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Beth mbmurtha@... > To: Breathe-Support > Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 8:51:20 PM > Subject: Re: Cooking with gas > > > > > > Barb, > I've had a gas stove all my life including since I've used oxygen. I know not everyone will agree with this information but I was told at my first rehab three years ago by a respiratory therapist that as long as I take reasonable precautions it's perfectly safe to use a gas stove. I keep loose clothing away from the flame, I don't put my face near the flame (honestly these are things I do anyway...common sense) > It is true that our clothing becomes oxygen saturated over time as does our furniture, draperies etc and those things become even more flammable which means we have to be more cautious but my stove is gas, my water heater is gas and we have a gas fireplace (flame is sealed behind glass). I'm careful and have not had a problem. > > When you read about fires that have to do with oxygen use, they almost always involve someone who was smoking or lived with someone who was smoking. > > That's just my 2 cents. I know not everyone feels comfortable with this and we all need to make our own choices. > > Beth > Moderator > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Barbara bamny (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> > To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com > Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 8:35:33 PM > Subject: Cooking with gas > > > Do any oxygen users on this forum cook with a gas stove? That's what I have, and so I'm just wondering... . > > B > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Hey MB, So I guess the two sticks and tinder I use to start my fire is kind of safe. LOL How you kiddies doing..... I'm doing well, got a few things coming up. All in all though we are doing good. Corbin is off in Colorado for a few days. Welcome to all the newbies and hello to all my friends. Wally NSIP 10/06 west Texas Barb, I've had a gas stove all my life including since I've used oxygen. I know not everyone will agree with this information but I was told at my first rehab three years ago by a respiratory therapist that as long as I take reasonable precautions it's perfectly safe to use a gas stove. I keep loose clothing away from the flame, I don't put my face near the flame (honestly these are things I do anyway...common sense) It is true that our clothing becomes oxygen saturated over time as does our furniture, draperies etc and those things become even more flammable which means we have to be more cautious but my stove is gas, my water heater is gas and we have a gas fireplace (flame is sealed behind glass). I'm careful and have not had a problem. When you read about fires that have to do with oxygen use, they almost always involve someone who was smoking or lived with someone who was smoking. That's just my 2 cents. I know not everyone feels comfortable with this and we all need to make our own choices. Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: Barbara <bamny (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 8:35:33 PMSubject: Cooking with gas Do any oxygen users on this forum cook with a gas stove? That's what I have, and so I'm just wondering... .B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Bruce, Yes we have two, one in the kitchen and I have one in my part of the house just to be safe. I have to be honest though, if there's a fire, I'm not hanging around to use a fire extinguisher....I'm high tailing it out of here! LOL Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 To: Breathe-Support Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 9:27:56 PMSubject: Re: Cooking with gas BethTo add one thing. Have fire extinguishers and have one convenient in thekitchen. Again, something we should have already had but this makes usthink of it.>> Barb,> I've had a gas stove all my life including since I've used oxygen. Iknow not everyone will agree with this information but I was told at myfirst rehab three years ago by a respiratory therapist that as long as Itake reasonable precautions it's perfectly safe to use a gas stove. Ikeep loose clothing away from the flame, I don't put my face near theflame (honestly these are things I do anyway...common sense)> It is true that our clothing becomes oxygen saturated over time asdoes our furniture, draperies etc and those things become even moreflammable which means we have to be more cautious but my stove is gas,my water heater is gas and we have a gas fireplace (flame is sealedbehind glass). I'm careful and have not had a problem.>> When you read about fires that have to do with oxygen use, they almostalways involve someone who was smoking or lived with someone who wassmoking.>> That's just my 2 cents. I know not everyone feels comfortable withthis and we all need to make our own choices.>> Beth> Moderator> Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08>>>>> ____________ _________ _________ __> To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com> Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 8:35:33 PM> Subject: Cooking with gas>>>>>> Do any oxygen users on this forum cook with a gas stove? That's what Ihave, and so I'm just wondering... .>> B> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Wally! How are you doing? Yeah you keep rubbing those sticks together and see what happens when you get a spark...lol Hope Corbin is having fun in Colorado! What are you doing these days? Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 To: Breathe-Support Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 9:35:31 PMSubject: Re: Cooking with gas Hey MB, So I guess the two sticks and tinder I use to start my fire is kind of safe. LOL How you kiddies doing..... I'm doing well, got a few things coming up. All in all though we are doing good. Corbin is off in Colorado for a few days. Welcome to all the newbies and hello to all my friends. Wally NSIP 10/06 west Texas Barb, I've had a gas stove all my life including since I've used oxygen. I know not everyone will agree with this information but I was told at my first rehab three years ago by a respiratory therapist that as long as I take reasonable precautions it's perfectly safe to use a gas stove. I keep loose clothing away from the flame, I don't put my face near the flame (honestly these are things I do anyway...common sense) It is true that our clothing becomes oxygen saturated over time as does our furniture, draperies etc and those things become even more flammable which means we have to be more cautious but my stove is gas, my water heater is gas and we have a gas fireplace (flame is sealed behind glass). I'm careful and have not had a problem. When you read about fires that have to do with oxygen use, they almost always involve someone who was smoking or lived with someone who was smoking. That's just my 2 cents. I know not everyone feels comfortable with this and we all need to make our own choices. Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: Barbara <bamny (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 8:35:33 PMSubject: Cooking with gas Do any oxygen users on this forum cook with a gas stove? That's what I have, and so I'm just wondering... .B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Yes Barbara, i cook with a gas stove i do the prep, put the pan in the oven, then turn it on, and walk away -- i do not preheat -- have never been a baker turn the oven off or take the canula off when opening the door to check or take out the food when cooking on the range top, -- usually eggs -- i crack them into a cold pan -- turn the gas on and walk away; then turn the burner off, turn the eggs over -- there is enough heat in the pan to continue cooking the eggs sometimes, i hang the canula on a door knob (several feet from the stove), to do stuff at the stove, then put the cannula back on fortunately most of the things i make can be made in a microwave or an electric slow cooker a lot of the stuff requiring the oven or stove top is done when Jerry is home to help it takes some experimentation to figure out how to cook safely with the gas stove -- and to find other ways to cook -- depends on what you are making and how you make it when turning on the burners, i stretch my arms i should really use the back burners more often if possible, take the canula off when working at the stove cooking in large quantities helps too, leftovers can be heated in the microwave Pink Joyce R (IPF 3/06) IFA 5/09 Pennsylvania Donate Life Listed 1/09 Inactive 4/09 www.transplantfund.org--- Subject: Cooking with gasTo: Breathe-Support Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 8:35 PM Do any oxygen users on this forum cook with a gas stove? That's what I have, and so I'm just wondering... .B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Oh I agree. I had gas for the first two years and cried when I had to go to electric. But I do know the fire retardant on our furniture dissipates from the 02 so we do need to be extra careful. Love and Prayers, Peggy IPF 2004, FloridaWorry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up. But Peggy there is a big difference between lighting a cigarette or a match and the flame on a gas stove.All I can say is I've been using gas since my diagnosis 3 years ago (which is also when I got oxygen) and I've had no problem. And NO ONE is allowed to smoke in this house and no one better try or I'll beat them with an oxygen tank! BethModeratorFibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08To: Breathe-Support Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 9:13:41 PMSubject: Re: Cooking with gasI will add a little story read me the other day on line so I am not sure if it was here or not. I;ll ask later.A 57 year old lady lived with her daughter and her children. the house was saturated by oxygen and someone lit a cig or something and the house exploded the daughter and two children died.... so I would say NO it is not safe to use gas.I am sure after 4 1/2 years on 02 my house must be about as saturated as it can get. JUST SAYIN...Love and Prayers, Peggy IPF 2004, FloridaWorry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up.<1.704259786>Barb,I've had a gas stove all my life including since I've used oxygen. I know not everyone will agree with this information but I was told at my first rehab three years ago by a respiratory therapist that as long as I take reasonable precautions it's perfectly safe to use a gas stove. I keep loose clothing away from the flame, I don't put my face near the flame (honestly these are things I do anyway...common sense)It is true that our clothing becomes oxygen saturated over time as does our furniture, draperies etc and those things become even more flammable which means we have to be more cautious but my stove is gas, my water heater is gas and we have a gas fireplace (flame is sealed behind glass). I'm careful and have not had a problem. When you read about fires that have to do with oxygen use, they almost always involve someone who was smoking or lived with someone who was smoking. That's just my 2 cents. I know not everyone feels comfortable with this and we all need to make our own choices. BethModeratorFibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08From: Barbara <bamny (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 8:35:33 PMSubject: Cooking with gasDo any oxygen users on this forum cook with a gas stove? That's what I have, and so I'm just wondering... .B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 with the first oxygen delivery, a no smoking sign was also delivered, and hangs in the front window your hubby needs to be extra extra extra careful if he smokes with o2 in the house Pink Joyce R (IPF 3/06) IFA 5/09 Pennsylvania Donate Life Listed 1/09 Inactive 4/09 www.transplantfund.org--- Subject: Re: Cooking with gasTo: Breathe-Support Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 9:00 PM My husband smokes. I hadn't thought about things getting "saturated" with oxygen. I guess that means he shouldn't stand near the drapes and blow smoke rings at 'em! Just kidding!!! ;-) Barbara McD IPF, Sept 08 Beautiful Western NC Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 From: Beth <mbmurtha (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 8:51:20 PMSubject: Re: Cooking with gas Barb, I've had a gas stove all my life including since I've used oxygen. I know not everyone will agree with this information but I was told at my first rehab three years ago by a respiratory therapist that as long as I take reasonable precautions it's perfectly safe to use a gas stove. I keep loose clothing away from the flame, I don't put my face near the flame (honestly these are things I do anyway...common sense) It is true that our clothing becomes oxygen saturated over time as does our furniture, draperies etc and those things become even more flammable which means we have to be more cautious but my stove is gas, my water heater is gas and we have a gas fireplace (flame is sealed behind glass). I'm careful and have not had a problem. When you read about fires that have to do with oxygen use, they almost always involve someone who was smoking or lived with someone who was smoking. That's just my 2 cents. I know not everyone feels comfortable with this and we all need to make our own choices. Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: Barbara <bamny (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 8:35:33 PMSubject: Cooking with gas Do any oxygen users on this forum cook with a gas stove? That's what I have, and so I'm just wondering... .B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 i would think the any excess o2 would be used up by the water heater, regular heater and the stove my gas dryer just beeped me, that probably uses up some of the excess o2 too never thought about anything except for the stove Pink Joyce R (IPF 3/06) IFA 5/09 Pennsylvania Donate Life Listed 1/09 Inactive 4/09 www.transplantfund.org--- Subject: Re: Cooking with gasTo: Breathe-Support Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 9:20 PM But Peggy there is a big difference between lighting a cigarette or a match and the flame on a gas stove. All I can say is I've been using gas since my diagnosis 3 years ago (which is also when I got oxygen) and I've had no problem. And NO ONE is allowed to smoke in this house and no one better try or I'll beat them with an oxygen tank! Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 To: Breathe-Support Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 9:13:41 PMSubject: Re: Cooking with gasI will add a little story read me the other day on line so I am not sure if it was here or not. I;ll ask later. A 57 year old lady lived with her daughter and her children. the house was saturated by oxygen and someone lit a cig or something and the house exploded the daughter and two children died.... so I would say NO it is not safe to use gas. I am sure after 4 1/2 years on 02 my house must be about as saturated as it can get. JUST SAYIN... Love and Prayers, Peggy IPF 2004, Florida Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up. Barb, I've had a gas stove all my life including since I've used oxygen. I know not everyone will agree with this information but I was told at my first rehab three years ago by a respiratory therapist that as long as I take reasonable precautions it's perfectly safe to use a gas stove. I keep loose clothing away from the flame, I don't put my face near the flame (honestly these are things I do anyway...common sense) It is true that our clothing becomes oxygen saturated over time as does our furniture, draperies etc and those things become even more flammable which means we have to be more cautious but my stove is gas, my water heater is gas and we have a gas fireplace (flame is sealed behind glass). I'm careful and have not had a problem. When you read about fires that have to do with oxygen use, they almost always involve someone who was smoking or lived with someone who was smoking. That's just my 2 cents. I know not everyone feels comfortable with this and we all need to make our own choices. Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: Barbara <bamny (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 8:35:33 PMSubject: Cooking with gas Do any oxygen users on this forum cook with a gas stove? That's what I have, and so I'm just wondering... .B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Beth If its something very small, like a pot on the stove or something, I would probably give it one shot with an extinguisher, but I'm certainly not going to try fighting any real fire. > > > > Barb, > > I've had a gas stove all my life including since I've used oxygen. I > know not everyone will agree with this information but I was told at my > first rehab three years ago by a respiratory therapist that as long as I > take reasonable precautions it's perfectly safe to use a gas stove. I > keep loose clothing away from the flame, I don't put my face near the > flame (honestly these are things I do anyway...common sense) > > It is true that our clothing becomes oxygen saturated over time as > does our furniture, draperies etc and those things become even more > flammable which means we have to be more cautious but my stove is gas, > my water heater is gas and we have a gas fireplace (flame is sealed > behind glass). I'm careful and have not had a problem. > > > > When you read about fires that have to do with oxygen use, they almost > always involve someone who was smoking or lived with someone who was > smoking. > > > > That's just my 2 cents. I know not everyone feels comfortable with > this and we all need to make our own choices. > > > > Beth > > Moderator > > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > From: Barbara bamny@ > > To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com > > Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 8:35:33 PM > > Subject: Cooking with gas > > > > > > > > > > > > Do any oxygen users on this forum cook with a gas stove? That's what I > have, and so I'm just wondering... . > > > > B > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Thank you one and all for your responses. I'm just a big chicken around fire. We have several fire extinguishers in the house, from long before the oxygen came to live with us. My husband DOES smoke in the house mostly (now) in rooms I am not in, and where there is an air purifier. I wish he didn't but...... B Barbara McD IPF, Sept 08 Beautiful Western NC Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 To: Breathe-Support Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 9:30:11 PMSubject: Re: Cooking with gas BarbaraI can't read what you typed without responding. For one to smoke in thesame house as one who has PF is just not something they should do. It isvery harmful to your health. Maybe he doesn't and I'm misreading.>> My husband smokes. I hadn't thought about things getting "saturated"with oxygen. I guess that means he shouldn't stand near the drapes andblow smoke rings at 'em! Just kidding!!! ;-)>> Barbara McD> IPF, Sept 08> Beautiful Western NC>>>> Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we willreap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9>>>>>> ____________ _________ _________ __> To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com> Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 8:51:20 PM> Subject: Re: Cooking with gas>>>>>> Barb,> I've had a gas stove all my life including since I've used oxygen. Iknow not everyone will agree with this information but I was told at myfirst rehab three years ago by a respiratory therapist that as long as Itake reasonable precautions it's perfectly safe to use a gas stove. Ikeep loose clothing away from the flame, I don't put my face near theflame (honestly these are things I do anyway...common sense)> It is true that our clothing becomes oxygen saturated over time asdoes our furniture, draperies etc and those things become even moreflammable which means we have to be more cautious but my stove is gas,my water heater is gas and we have a gas fireplace (flame is sealedbehind glass). I'm careful and have not had a problem.>> When you read about fires that have to do with oxygen use, they almostalways involve someone who was smoking or lived with someone who wassmoking.>> That's just my 2 cents. I know not everyone feels comfortable withthis and we all need to make our own choices.>> Beth> Moderator> Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08>>>>> ____________ _________ _________ __> From: Barbara bamny (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>> To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com> Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 8:35:33 PM> Subject: Cooking with gas>>> Do any oxygen users on this forum cook with a gas stove? That's what Ihave, and so I'm just wondering... .>> B> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Beth - We also have a gas fireplace and a gas heat pump. I was thinking we would no longer be able to use the fireplace since it is about 4-5' from where I usually sit. Does a glass screen on the fireplace still allow the room to be heated? Do you then need to keep the flue open? B Barbara McD IPF, Sept 08 Beautiful Western NC Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 To: Breathe-Support Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 8:51:20 PMSubject: Re: Cooking with gas Barb, I've had a gas stove all my life including since I've used oxygen. I know not everyone will agree with this information but I was told at my first rehab three years ago by a respiratory therapist that as long as I take reasonable precautions it's perfectly safe to use a gas stove. I keep loose clothing away from the flame, I don't put my face near the flame (honestly these are things I do anyway...common sense) It is true that our clothing becomes oxygen saturated over time as does our furniture, draperies etc and those things become even more flammable which means we have to be more cautious but my stove is gas, my water heater is gas and we have a gas fireplace (flame is sealed behind glass). I'm careful and have not had a problem. When you read about fires that have to do with oxygen use, they almost always involve someone who was smoking or lived with someone who was smoking. That's just my 2 cents. I know not everyone feels comfortable with this and we all need to make our own choices. Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: Barbara <bamny (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 8:35:33 PMSubject: Cooking with gas Do any oxygen users on this forum cook with a gas stove? That's what I have, and so I'm just wondering... .B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Barbara...NO NO NO We had to pass on a great house because it had a gas stove! YOU should not be cooking on a gas stove or gas Bar B Que grill! Let someone else do the cooking. Or change out to an electric stove. I don't even have candles in the house any more! You should be more than 5 feet from an open flame. O2 is an accelerant..it causes flames and fire to become larger ! Z NSIP/05 Z 65, fibriotic NSIP/05/PA And “mild” PH/10/07 and Reynaud’s too!! No, NSIP was not self-inflicted…I never smoked! Potter, reader,carousel lover and MomMom to Darah and Sara “I’m gonna be iron like a lion in Zion” Bob Marley Vinca Minor-periwinkle is my flower Barbara wrote: Do any oxygen users on this forum cook with a gas stove? That's what I have, and so I'm just wondering.... B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Peggy: That's a terrible thing to have happen. I would replace the gas stove in a minute (even thought I love it), but it does cost a pretty penny, and I've been getting advice that basically is saying "Well, you shouldn't get closer than 15 feet, but if you're careful......" So I am torn. B Barbara McD IPF, Sept 08 Beautiful Western NC Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 To: Breathe-Support Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 9:13:41 PMSubject: Re: Cooking with gasI will add a little story read me the other day on line so I am not sure if it was here or not. I;ll ask later. A 57 year old lady lived with her daughter and her children. the house was saturated by oxygen and someone lit a cig or something and the house exploded the daughter and two children died.... so I would say NO it is not safe to use gas. I am sure after 4 1/2 years on 02 my house must be about as saturated as it can get. JUST SAYIN... Love and Prayers, Peggy IPF 2004, Florida Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up. Barb, I've had a gas stove all my life including since I've used oxygen. I know not everyone will agree with this information but I was told at my first rehab three years ago by a respiratory therapist that as long as I take reasonable precautions it's perfectly safe to use a gas stove. I keep loose clothing away from the flame, I don't put my face near the flame (honestly these are things I do anyway...common sense) It is true that our clothing becomes oxygen saturated over time as does our furniture, draperies etc and those things become even more flammable which means we have to be more cautious but my stove is gas, my water heater is gas and we have a gas fireplace (flame is sealed behind glass). I'm careful and have not had a problem. When you read about fires that have to do with oxygen use, they almost always involve someone who was smoking or lived with someone who was smoking. That's just my 2 cents. I know not everyone feels comfortable with this and we all need to make our own choices. Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: Barbara <bamny (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 8:35:33 PMSubject: Cooking with gas Do any oxygen users on this forum cook with a gas stove? That's what I have, and so I'm just wondering... .B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 Barbara Most evidence indicates that most air purifiers while making the smell better don't really do anything toward protecting you. Now, back to the gas. When I was recently looking for a rental house I made the decision I would not cook on a gas stove. Here it's mostly ranges and not ovens with gas, so I'd decided I'd get countertop electric units if we did end up with gas (can't exactly change in a rental house). However, we ended up with electric. As with many things its a degree of risk and we all decide where to take risk and what amount. I drive around with a liquid reservoir in my van and that has some risk. Others have canisters which have some. But, I'm not going to sit at home over that risk. Meanwhile, I have an electric range and over and so don't face that, but the documents you're given by the oxygen companies to protect them from liability tell you not near any range. Of course they also say not to use an electric razor. All you can do is educate yourself and make the choice you're comfortable with. > > > > My husband smokes. I hadn't thought about things getting " saturated " > with oxygen. I guess that means he shouldn't stand near the drapes and > blow smoke rings at 'em! Just kidding!!! ;-) > > > > Barbara McD > > IPF, Sept 08 > > Beautiful Western NC > > > > > > > > Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will > reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > From: Beth mbmurtha@ > > To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com > > Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 8:51:20 PM > > Subject: Re: Cooking with gas > > > > > > > > > > > > Barb, > > I've had a gas stove all my life including since I've used oxygen. I > know not everyone will agree with this information but I was told at my > first rehab three years ago by a respiratory therapist that as long as I > take reasonable precautions it's perfectly safe to use a gas stove. I > keep loose clothing away from the flame, I don't put my face near the > flame (honestly these are things I do anyway...common sense) > > It is true that our clothing becomes oxygen saturated over time as > does our furniture, draperies etc and those things become even more > flammable which means we have to be more cautious but my stove is gas, > my water heater is gas and we have a gas fireplace (flame is sealed > behind glass). I'm careful and have not had a problem. > > > > When you read about fires that have to do with oxygen use, they almost > always involve someone who was smoking or lived with someone who was > smoking. > > > > That's just my 2 cents. I know not everyone feels comfortable with > this and we all need to make our own choices. > > > > Beth > > Moderator > > Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 > > > > > > > > > > ____________ _________ _________ __ > > From: Barbara bamny (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> > > To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com > > Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 8:35:33 PM > > Subject: Cooking with gas > > > > > > Do any oxygen users on this forum cook with a gas stove? That's what I > have, and so I'm just wondering... . > > > > B > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Barbara, The gas fireplace that we have is vented to the outside and as I said is behind glass. It generates a tremendous amount of heat....I think my father would marry it if he could. (he's always cold, even wears a sweatshirt in the summer time) It doesn't have a flue in the way that other fireplaces I've had do. The only time that we open the glass at all is to clean it a couple of times a year. Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 To: Breathe-Support Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2009 12:11:47 AMSubject: Re: Cooking with gas Beth - We also have a gas fireplace and a gas heat pump. I was thinking we would no longer be able to use the fireplace since it is about 4-5' from where I usually sit. Does a glass screen on the fireplace still allow the room to be heated? Do you then need to keep the flue open? B Barbara McD IPF, Sept 08 Beautiful Western NC Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 From: Beth <mbmurtha (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 8:51:20 PMSubject: Re: Cooking with gas Barb, I've had a gas stove all my life including since I've used oxygen. I know not everyone will agree with this information but I was told at my first rehab three years ago by a respiratory therapist that as long as I take reasonable precautions it's perfectly safe to use a gas stove. I keep loose clothing away from the flame, I don't put my face near the flame (honestly these are things I do anyway...common sense) It is true that our clothing becomes oxygen saturated over time as does our furniture, draperies etc and those things become even more flammable which means we have to be more cautious but my stove is gas, my water heater is gas and we have a gas fireplace (flame is sealed behind glass). I'm careful and have not had a problem. When you read about fires that have to do with oxygen use, they almost always involve someone who was smoking or lived with someone who was smoking. That's just my 2 cents. I know not everyone feels comfortable with this and we all need to make our own choices. Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: Barbara <bamny (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 8:35:33 PMSubject: Cooking with gas Do any oxygen users on this forum cook with a gas stove? That's what I have, and so I'm just wondering... .B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 i have read that you need to be 5 feet away Pink Joyce R (IPF 3/06) IFA 5/09 Pennsylvania Donate Life Listed 1/09 Inactive 4/09 www.transplantfund.org--- Subject: Re: Cooking with gasTo: Breathe-Support Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 12:22 AM Peggy: That's a terrible thing to have happen. I would replace the gas stove in a minute (even thought I love it), but it does cost a pretty penny, and I've been getting advice that basically is saying "Well, you shouldn't get closer than 15 feet, but if you're careful......" So I am torn. B Barbara McD IPF, Sept 08 Beautiful Western NC Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 To: Breathe-Support Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 9:13:41 PMSubject: Re: Cooking with gasI will add a little story read me the other day on line so I am not sure if it was here or not. I;ll ask later. A 57 year old lady lived with her daughter and her children. the house was saturated by oxygen and someone lit a cig or something and the house exploded the daughter and two children died.... so I would say NO it is not safe to use gas. I am sure after 4 1/2 years on 02 my house must be about as saturated as it can get. JUST SAYIN... Love and Prayers, Peggy IPF 2004, Florida Worry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up. Barb, I've had a gas stove all my life including since I've used oxygen. I know not everyone will agree with this information but I was told at my first rehab three years ago by a respiratory therapist that as long as I take reasonable precautions it's perfectly safe to use a gas stove. I keep loose clothing away from the flame, I don't put my face near the flame (honestly these are things I do anyway...common sense) It is true that our clothing becomes oxygen saturated over time as does our furniture, draperies etc and those things become even more flammable which means we have to be more cautious but my stove is gas, my water heater is gas and we have a gas fireplace (flame is sealed behind glass). I'm careful and have not had a problem. When you read about fires that have to do with oxygen use, they almost always involve someone who was smoking or lived with someone who was smoking. That's just my 2 cents. I know not everyone feels comfortable with this and we all need to make our own choices. Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: Barbara <bamny (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 8:35:33 PMSubject: Cooking with gas Do any oxygen users on this forum cook with a gas stove? That's what I have, and so I'm just wondering... .B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Barb the way I looked at it was, Is it worth blowing my house up or cooking on an electric stove that I hate.. Electric won.Talk to the therapist from your 02 people and get advice from her. All I know is I couldn't stay away from the stove so it had to go.. better torn that blown up I say. Tell Mike to get a really comfy chair and put it outside for his smoking chair. That doesn't help you to breathe second handsmoke.. OK I am off the soapbox.. Love ya, just take care. Love and Prayers, Peggy IPF 2004, FloridaWorry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up. Peggy: That's a terrible thing to have happen. I would replace the gas stove in a minute (even thought I love it), but it does cost a pretty penny, and I've been getting advice that basically is saying "Well, you shouldn't get closer than 15 feet, but if you're careful......" So I am torn.B Barbara McDIPF, Sept 08Beautiful Western NC Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 To: Breathe-Support Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 9:13:41 PMSubject: Re: Cooking with gasI will add a little story read me the other day on line so I am not sure if it was here or not. I;ll ask later.A 57 year old lady lived with her daughter and her children. the house was saturated by oxygen and someone lit a cig or something and the house exploded the daughter and two children died.... so I would say NO it is not safe to use gas.I am sure after 4 1/2 years on 02 my house must be about as saturated as it can get. JUST SAYIN...Love and Prayers, Peggy IPF 2004, FloridaWorry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up.<1.705659034>Barb,I've had a gas stove all my life including since I've used oxygen. I know not everyone will agree with this information but I was told at my first rehab three years ago by a respiratory therapist that as long as I take reasonable precautions it's perfectly safe to use a gas stove. I keep loose clothing away from the flame, I don't put my face near the flame (honestly these are things I do anyway...common sense)It is true that our clothing becomes oxygen saturated over time as does our furniture, draperies etc and those things become even more flammable which means we have to be more cautious but my stove is gas, my water heater is gas and we have a gas fireplace (flame is sealed behind glass). I'm careful and have not had a problem. When you read about fires that have to do with oxygen use, they almost always involve someone who was smoking or lived with someone who was smoking. That's just my 2 cents. I know not everyone feels comfortable with this and we all need to make our own choices. BethModeratorFibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08From: Barbara <bamny (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 8:35:33 PMSubject: Cooking with gasDo any oxygen users on this forum cook with a gas stove? That's what I have, and so I'm just wondering... .B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 I want to butt in here about smoking around oxygen. I had two friends and one of them was on Oxygen. He was so proud of the fact that he smoked and used a gas range and bragged about how he was always fine. Well, he blew the house up and it killed him and his wife and his dog. He was lucky for awhile but not forever. When I found out I had to use oxygen I bought a new electric stove and it wasn't that much. I was shocked at how little it was actually. I know $300 is a lot for some folks but it isnt worth being blown up. also, NO ONE SHOULD SMOKE AROUND OXYGEN!!!! My friends never took the prohibitions seriously and they blew up. Joyce Rudy aZ birds Cooking with gas>>> Do any oxygen users on this forum cook with a gas stove? That's what Ihave, and so I'm just wondering... .>> B> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Beth, I totally agree with you. No one should do anything that they do not feel comfortable with. Adrienne From: Beth <mbmurtha (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: Cooking with gasTo: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comDate: Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 12:51 AM Barb, I've had a gas stove all my life including since I've used oxygen... I know not everyone will agree with this information but I was told at my first rehab three years ago by a respiratory therapist that as long as I take reasonable precautions it's perfectly safe to use a gas stove.. I keep loose clothing away from the flame, I don't put my face near the flame (honestly these are things I do anyway...common sense) It is true that our clothing becomes oxygen saturated over time as does our furniture, draperies etc and those things become even more flammable which means we have to be more cautious but my stove is gas, my water heater is gas and we have a gas fireplace (flame is sealed behind glass). I'm careful and have not had a problem. When you read about fires that have to do with oxygen use, they almost always involve someone who was smoking or lived with someone who was smoking. That's just my 2 cents. I know not everyone feels comfortable with this and we all need to make our own choices. Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 From: Barbara <bamny (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comSent: Tuesday, July 7, 2009 8:35:33 PMSubject: Cooking with gas Do any oxygen users on this forum cook with a gas stove? That's what I have, and so I'm just wondering... .B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 I also have a gas stove. I am thinking of ordering the xpress redi set go grill seen on Tv, kind of like the Forman grills. Since I am only cooking for one, I think I would be able to cook many of my meals in that. Marcia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 joy i live in a house with all gas stuff -- oven, dryer, heater, etc i just keep my distance from the range top when cooking or i take the canula off and put it on a door knob oxygen is always in the air -- we just use a "concentrated" version of it Pink Joyce R (IPF 3/06) IFA 5/09 Pennsylvania Donate Life Listed 1/09 Inactive 4/09 www.transplantfund.org--- Subject: Re: Cooking with gasTo: Breathe-Support Date: Sunday, July 12, 2009, 11:20 PM OMG. My new house is gas everything. If I cook and not use my o2 isthat safe? Are you all saying that people with concentrators can't usegas? I use a concentrator, upstairs, at night only. Of course, thereis no heat on this time of year. I don't want to change toelectric...well, can't! I'm not moving again!!!Ach....Joy> Do any oxygen users on this forum cook with a gas stove? That's what Ihave, and so I'm just wondering... .>> B> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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