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What cause Droplets in tubing to nebulizer

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Aug 25, 2023 | Replies (9)
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Why does the tubing need to be replaced so frequently? Even if a few drops of medicine were to somehow backwash into the tubing at the nebulizer cup, wouldn't that just get blown out by running the air through the tubing at the end of the nebulizing session? I have a Philips Respironics InnoSpire Essence compressor and rarely see moisture in the tubing.

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irenea8 | @irenea8 | Aug 25, 2023

Since the tubing cannot be cleaned, they recommend replacing it. I read NJH says every two weeks but most people do not do that. I do. Once a month may be sufficient?

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fdixon63 | @fdixon63 | Aug 25, 2023

Hi tcd518. My concern is moisture lingering in the tube would be an environment that would invite bacterial growth. We DO NOT need that as we do our daily nebbing. When ever I saw moisture I would run the compressor with just the tube attached, but no matter how long I would run it it would not clear the moisture. I did order extra tubing but finally found the solution that I mentioned yesterday that has worked great.

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