Guest guest Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 I need some of this stuff as well. I live in Canada, can we get it here? Cheryl neb cleaning What we use and have used forever is a product called Control 3. It kills everything and is very economical. A small bottle lasts at least 6 months. You mix an ounce with 2 gallons of water and save it for 2 weeks, and you can soak your nebs daily or I have heard it is OK to just soak them every 3 days. When I was cleaning nebs I did it daily. We did rinse in tap water however. But can someone explain why tap water is bad? Our kids (and the adults of course!) take daily showers. Wouldn't taking a shower where the water is practically nebulized do the same thing? I mean you breathe in the steam etc. No one is suggesting our kids bathe in sterile water! Anyway, probably no one knows, and back to neb cleaning, I recommend the Control 3. Grandmom Bev has it, any home health store that has respiratory supplies probably has it and it is great stuff. The way treats her nebs now would make you all faint. She never cleans,. just rinses! . I am going to get them all together today and clean them, since she is sick now. In spite of this she hardly ever gets sick. I can't explain it. for what its worth, what we do.... love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 Hi Cheryl - I tried to get Control III through our respiratory equipment supplier. In the U.S., PARI carries it and so he tried through the PARI supplier and was told it is not approved for 'sale' in Canada. It doesn't mean it is not good, just that no one may have put it through the approval process here. There are other disinfectants available here but they are a little more expensive. If you really want some, you could probably order it through GrandMom Bev's pharmacy and have it shipped here. M neb cleaning > > What we use and have used forever is a product called Control 3. It > kills everything and is very economical. A small bottle lasts at least 6 > months. You mix an ounce with 2 gallons of water and save it for 2 > weeks, and you can soak your nebs daily or I have heard it is OK to just > soak them every 3 days. When I was cleaning nebs I did it daily. We did > rinse in tap water however. But can someone explain why tap water is > bad? Our kids (and the adults of course!) take daily showers. Wouldn't > taking a shower where the water is practically nebulized do the same > thing? I mean you breathe in the steam etc. No one is suggesting our > kids bathe in sterile water! Anyway, probably no one knows, and back to > neb cleaning, I recommend the Control 3. Grandmom Bev has it, any home > health store that has respiratory supplies probably has it and it is > great stuff. The way treats her nebs now would make you all > faint. She never cleans,. just rinses! . I am going to get them all > together today and clean them, since she is sick now. In spite of this > she hardly ever gets sick. I can't explain it. > > for what its worth, what we do.... > love, > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 Thanks , I will ask Gramma Bev if she can send me some. How are you doing? The boys? Cheryl Re: neb cleaning Hi Cheryl - I tried to get Control III through our respiratory equipment supplier. In the U.S., PARI carries it and so he tried through the PARI supplier and was told it is not approved for 'sale' in Canada. It doesn't mean it is not good, just that no one may have put it through the approval process here. There are other disinfectants available here but they are a little more expensive. If you really want some, you could probably order it through GrandMom Bev's pharmacy and have it shipped here. M neb cleaning > > What we use and have used forever is a product called Control 3. It > kills everything and is very economical. A small bottle lasts at least 6 > months. You mix an ounce with 2 gallons of water and save it for 2 > weeks, and you can soak your nebs daily or I have heard it is OK to just > soak them every 3 days. When I was cleaning nebs I did it daily. We did > rinse in tap water however. But can someone explain why tap water is > bad? Our kids (and the adults of course!) take daily showers. Wouldn't > taking a shower where the water is practically nebulized do the same > thing? I mean you breathe in the steam etc. No one is suggesting our > kids bathe in sterile water! Anyway, probably no one knows, and back to > neb cleaning, I recommend the Control 3. Grandmom Bev has it, any home > health store that has respiratory supplies probably has it and it is > great stuff. The way treats her nebs now would make you all > faint. She never cleans,. just rinses! . I am going to get them all > together today and clean them, since she is sick now. In spite of this > she hardly ever gets sick. I can't explain it. > > for what its worth, what we do.... > love, > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 I could have sworn that it said one tablespoon to 2 quarts on the mixing instructions that I have. Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 Hi , I used to wonder the same thing, so I asked my pulmonary doctor about this. Here's what he said: Tap water can contain pseudomonas, but generally it lurks in the the pipes in the standing water. He suggested we run the tap for about 3 minutes for first time use, to clear the standing water from the pipes. Then, it should be pretty safe to use. However, this is the reason you can never really eliminate pa from your cf child's environment. I asked about the shower thing too, and he suggested they take warm, but not hot (read steamy) baths, to reduce the water particles in the air. As for rinsing your nebs in tap water, the most important thing to do is make sure the nebs are thoroughly dry before using them. We use a dish dryer from a Japanese company called Sunpentown. Hope this helps! C Mommy to Mick and Alli, 4 yo twins wcf --- Morey wrote: We did > rinse in tap water however. But can someone explain > why tap water is bad? Our kids (and the adults of > course!) take daily showers. Wouldn't taking a > shower where the water is practically nebulized do > the same thing? I mean you breathe in the steam etc. > No one is suggesting our kids bathe in sterile > water! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 I am sure Grandmom Bev ships to Canada. Are you out there Gma Bev? love, RE: neb cleaning I need some of this stuff as well. I live in Canada, can we get it here? Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 Dear Peggy, oops you're right. I don't use a 2 gallon bowl! 2 quarts is right. we seem to be having measurement problems on this list! love & thanks M RE: neb cleaning I could have sworn that it said one tablespoon to 2 quarts on the mixing instructions that I have. Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2004 Report Share Posted February 19, 2004 Dear , YES, We ship all over the world. I have been on line with her as well. It is more expensive for the shipping out of the country , then it is for the Control III. She is coming to FL. in a few weeks , near where we are & I offered to just send to her there. I states , any order over $25.oo , we don't charge shipping , so , If she gets 2 bottles (almost her years needs. It will just be over $25.99. They are $15.45 per 8oz. bottle. It is highly concentrated , as you know , so it most likely , depending on how many & how often she cleans , etc. -----could last 5-6 months each bottle. I am waiting for them to decide which would be easier. Thanks you so much for the help for her as well. I hope & wish all the best for you & yours LOVE & HUGS special thoughts GRandmoMBEV...........:):) Re: neb cleaning I am sure Grandmom Bev ships to Canada. Are you out there Gma Bev? love, RE: neb cleaning I need some of this stuff as well. I live in Canada, can we get it here? Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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