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How Should I Clean My Nebulizer and Acapella Device
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Aug 4 1:16pm | Replies (45)Comment receiving replies
You may not have NTM/MAC, but if you have Bronchiectasis you are at elevated risk for contracting NTM and other infections including Pseudomonas and Pneumonia. So you need to take precautions before you get sick.
You can order reusable nebulizer cups (that part id actually the nebulizer - the base is the compressor) & tubing in kits from any number of medical suppliers. I use Just Nebulizers and Nebology most frequently. The nebulizers should be replaced every 3 months or so, and there are many brands available.
People who neb multiple times a day often keep several nebulizers in rotation so they only need to do the cleaning and sterilizing once.
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Thank you, Sue. I'm still a bit confused. My pulmonologist said just to wash everything with soap and water. I do hear what you're saying, and I will follow what you suggest. So right now, my plastic pieces...the cup and the part that fits on top of it...are the nebulizer. Those pieces should be replaced every 3 months or so. They should be sterilized every day with one of the methods recommended on this site. I am unclear how often I need to nebulize if at all. I bring up mucus during the day. Not a lot, and it always feels like there is mucus in the back of my throat although it doesn't interfere with my breathing. I walk 3-4 miles every morning with no distress. The impetus for my visit to National Children's in October was to have a specific path to follow.
Thank you for all your advice and your knowledge. Roz