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Hello all, I have been watching this conversation develop for several days. How, how much, and how often to clean nebulizer equipment, spacers, Aerobika and similar devices, and nasal lavage equipment is a HUGE topic on all of the Bronchiectasis discussion groups, and even among experts.
Y'all have heard far too much from me over time about what I do and why, and many of you know I am on the high end of risk tolerance, so I'm noy adding my unscientific opinion here.
But, STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. By way of the NTM Info organization, two noted experts in the field, Dr Jennifer Honda and Dr Joe Falkinham and their staff are testing various cleaning and sterilization methods, and hopes to release a definitive report soon.
In the meantime, washing/soaking alone is not enough to eliminate NTM and other pathogens, especially if you already have an infection. But, it is "up in the air" whether daily sterilizing is necessary, how long to boil, which baby bottle sterilizers or microwave bags are best, whether you need to dry the parts after sterilizing, whether vinegar or alcohol work (and at what concentration/for how long.)
Regardless of what you may read on other forums, I'm sorry there is no single answer right now, but be patient.