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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: May 12, 2022 | Replies (137)

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@patsolstad

Hello. Thanks for the response. I, too, wash the parts after every use. That part has become a habit with me. BUT...I am still confused about how often I should sanitize (boil, microwave, use alcohol or vinegar or hydrogen peroxide). Do yo sanitize?

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jun 17, 2021

Vinegar, full strength, is effective against mycobacterium, hence the use of vinegar. Water over 140F is as well.
There are varying reports about the effectiveness of alcohol and hydrogen peroxide (especially because hydrogen peroxide loses its effectiveness very soon after opening.
All that said, I immerse my neb and the mouthpieces from my inhalers as well as the extension tubes in VERY hot (145F) soapy water weekly, soak, scrub, rinse & air dry. Periodically I toss the whole works, in the water, in the microwave for 1 minute, then let it cool - in my oven, that heats the water from 145 to 180, enough to kill just about anything. I used to religiously use vinegar or alcohol, but quit several months ago with no apparent ill effect.
Sue

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egayle187 | @egayle187 | Jun 17, 2021

I don't sanitize. I changed the kit if I had an infection. My pulmonologist reports no new damage to lungs after 6 years I live on farm with pigs and cows and chickens; along river, in woods, and have 3 cats and potted plants inside. Not a sterile environment. Do have an HVAC, though.
Unless you have an on-going infection, don't stress. MAC doesn't live on dry equipment. I am a retires psychotherapist, not an expert in microbiology. Just used to helping people live their best life.

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