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Cleaning + disinfecting nebulizer and aerobica

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Aug 28, 2023 | Replies (107)
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@msk

Thanks for this info. How do you clean the tube? I use the nebulizer for the albuteral and wash the plastic components but was told not the tube. I would think it would be hard.
Miriam

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Feb 3, 2022

Nebulizer tubing should not need to be cleaned. It is only the conduit for air from the compressor to the mouthpiece, and should never get any mucus or saliva in it. If you see moisture in the tubing at the end of a session, it is condensation. Disconnect the mouthpiece and let the compressor run for 5-10. The dry air from the compressor will dry the tubing.

Tubing should be replaced as often as you replace your nebulizer assembly - docs varyingly recommend 3-6 months. With my Pari, if using daily, I replace it at 3 months. When I order the nebulizer (cup and mouthpiece) it is a kit, which includes new tubing, so it is replaced at the same time. This has been the practice in our house for over 30 years.

Sue

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