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Remembering KateMN - losing a virtual friend hurts too
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Jul 1, 2021 | Replies (83)Comment receiving replies
@bschaper2 Hi Barb. I imagine that was quite a shock to come back online with us and learn that about Katherine. I couldn't believe it myself. I really miss her. I hope you have your plans made to get out of Florida if Irma is def coming your way. I am nervous about the hurricane too. I live near Savannah now, but lived through hurricane Isabelle in 2003 when I lived in Virginia. It was a Cat 5 that started in the same location as Irma. I could not believe how far inland that came. It was so powerful, that it crossed N.C. then the Blue Ridge mountains in Virginia,and reached Ohio! It did 5.35 billion $$ in damage. It cut a very wide swath and destroyed much of those states. So, I have a LOT of respect for the power of Irma. I would not doubt if she hits Florida; that we wouldn't catch some of it too. I am prepping also. Where are you planning on escaping to? Stay safe!
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@bschaper2 Hi Barb. The mouth pieces need to be cleaned after every use. Warm soap and water is all that I use because I do not have an active infection right now. If one is in full blown infection mode; it is recommended that they be boiled for five minutes and rinsed in distilled water. I personally have just soaked them in vinegar for a half hour. I tried boiling the pari cups and the spacer, etc. my stuff melted! so, if you decide to boil it, don't let it touch the pan at all, or it gets ruined. Bacteria multiplies rapidly, especially on a damp surface. So, your saliva on the mouthpiece can easier grow millions of bacteria over-night.
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Me and the dachshund and my oxygen are sitting Irma out in Lake County, Florida. I have been through a few hurricanes, tornadoes, snow storms. I think I am prepared, even drove to get more oxygen tanks from my supplier as they are overwhelmed. I have a friend coming Friday AM to move stuff into my crowded garage. Should be interesting and hopefully Irma will stay east of Florida. Thank you for your kind words, Terri M - still cannot believe she is gone. I have a question - how often does everyone clean off their mouthpiece attached to their daily inhalers, if they use them?