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I'm having problems with my Aerobika: What are your solutions?
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Mar 19, 2024 | Replies (31)Comment receiving replies
Do they recommend boiling the Aerobika along with the nebulizer cup or do they say there is no need to sterilize?
My understanding is that boiling equipment or sterilizing in some models of baby bottle sterilizers is the best way to kill the NTM.
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@kathyhg It depends on which "they" you ask. Some here who are stable clean everyday with sterilization weekly. Others clean/sterilize daily. Really depends on your comfort level and disease state. Checking your doctor always a good idea.
The Aerobika manufacturer Monaghan says:
The approved cleaning methods are: soap and water or top rack dishwasher.
The approved disinfection methods are: boiling for 5 minutes, 70% isopropyl alcohol soak for 5 minutes, 3% Hydrogen Peroxide soak for 30 minutes, or microwave steam bag (according to manufacturer’s instructions).
Depends on what nebulizer you use. For PARI Sprint LC, directions say:
Cleaning the nebulizer after each treatment is not enough---you must regularly disinfect or sterilize the nebulizer between treatments to prevent serious or fatal illness caused by contamination of the nebulizer.
I'm in the daily clean/sterilize camp as I want the stuff off my kitchen counter plus I'm a bit risk averse. I use a baby bottle sterilizer that was recommended here, the Bololo, and have been happy with it.