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I do have volara. I am using it only on weekends because of how you clean the hose- just soapy water, rinsing and rinsing with boiled and cooled water. I tried using alcohol- the hose developed holes I tried sterilizing- melted. I am afraid to use the hose being only washed and soaked- I have MAC. As far as the cups - yes the new ones cannot be hot sterilized- they disfigure and melt so you have to soak them in alcohol for 5 minutes. The same with the elbow part. I called the manufacturer and was told that washing in soap wille enough to clean it but when I asked what about us with MAC the representative wasn’t sure. Using alcohol every day to sterilize the parts is expensive and who knows may be not even healthy but the hose is my worry. It’s a pity because the equipment works for me and shakes well ( alhthough I am the sputum minimum producer no matter what) I am sorry it’s so long. By the end of the year volara will be paid( some by me but most by my insurance) but I really wished I could use it more.
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@lilianna I stopped using the Volara and went back to just using my percussion vest. After using the Volara for a few months, my sputum tested positive for a bacteria that is commonly found in medical equipment. I can’t say for sure that it was from the Volara, but I decided that since it can’t be completely sterilized, I will not use it anymore. Now I’m sitting here with a very expensive machine in perfect condition, sitting in my closet.
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@lilianna I emailed Dr Joe Falkinham yesterday. I trust his research. He said any chemical disinfects such as alcohol won't kill the NTM. He said any thing strong enough would hurt the equipment.