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Survey: nebulizers and compressor systems speed, etc.

Posted by pacathy @pacathy, Dec 6 7:03am

A recent p.m. from another member about my nebulizer compressor recommendation, esp speed. I am very new to nebbing (18 months) compared to others and think a survey might be beneficial to compare our common uses-albuterol and NS.

1. Which compressor and nebulizer brand (mouth piece) do you use?

2. How long does it take you to nebulize albuterol?

3. How long does it take you to nebulize normal saline? Do you use 4ml (CVS or other) or 5ml (Amazon or other).

4. Misc pros or cons of your neb or your compressor?

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irenea8 | @irenea8 | Dec 10 8:13am
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@wangling

I had a Pari Vois compressor, after using it for about 2 month, it stopped pushing air out. The seller sent me a replacement right away. I wonder if eFlow has similar issues after using it for a certain time and stops pushing air out. It is a pricey machine, I wonder how long it would last?

Ling

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The Vios is problematic but the ProNeb Max is great

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@ling | @wangling | Dec 10 8:56am
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The Vios is problematic but the ProNeb Max is great

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Thanks Irenea. That is good to know. I seem to remember in your past note, you mentioned that Max is very strong, how long would it take you to finish each 4ml saline?

Ling

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irenea8 | @irenea8 | Dec 10 9:43am
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@wangling

Thanks Irenea. That is good to know. I seem to remember in your past note, you mentioned that Max is very strong, how long would it take you to finish each 4ml saline?

Ling

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About 10 to 15 minutes if the cups are working without issue.

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@ling | @wangling | Dec 10 10:26am
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@irenea8

About 10 to 15 minutes if the cups are working without issue.

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Ah, my Ombra takes me about 1o minutes or less.
BTW: I have been boiling the nebulizer every other day since I use two sets like you are doing. How do you rinse it after soaking in detergent?

Ling

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irenea8 | @irenea8 | Dec 10 3:09pm
In reply to @wangling "Ah, my Ombra takes me about 1o minutes or less. BTW: I have been boiling the..." + (show)
@wangling

Ah, my Ombra takes me about 1o minutes or less.
BTW: I have been boiling the nebulizer every other day since I use two sets like you are doing. How do you rinse it after soaking in detergent?

Ling

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I just use our tap water but we have a whole home water filter system. Then I usually do a final rinse in water from the LifeStraw Pitcher (but not always). I make sure everything is super dry before using it again.

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cwal | @cwal | Dec 11 6:00am
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@wangling

Ah, my Ombra takes me about 1o minutes or less.
BTW: I have been boiling the nebulizer every other day since I use two sets like you are doing. How do you rinse it after soaking in detergent?

Ling

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Ling
Which cups do you use?

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cwal | @cwal | Dec 11 6:05am
In reply to @wangling "Ah, my Ombra takes me about 1o minutes or less. BTW: I have been boiling the..." + (show)
@wangling

Ah, my Ombra takes me about 1o minutes or less.
BTW: I have been boiling the nebulizer every other day since I use two sets like you are doing. How do you rinse it after soaking in detergent?

Ling

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Which cups do you use?

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@ling | @wangling | Dec 11 8:42am
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Which cups do you use?

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I use LC sprint.

Ling

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Mary | @mjb24 | Dec 12 8:09pm

1. Which compressor and nebulizer brand (mouth piece) do you use? DeVilbiss Traveler (Runs off electric or rechargeable battery)

2. How long does it take you to nebulize albuterol? Not using Albuterol

3. How long does it take you to nebulize normal saline? Do you use 4ml (CVS or other) or 5ml (Amazon or other). I purchase 5 ml vials from Base Labs and use 1/2 vial each time (I keep unused portion in an empty prescription bottle to use the following day). Takes about 15 minutes for 1/2 vial

4. Misc pros or cons of your neb or your compressor? Size is convenient if we travel and I like the rechargeable battery since we live in Florida and experience power outages with all the recent hurricanes. It is loud but still quieter than the one my insurance covered.

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