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Is it okay to microwave nebulizer or in baby bottle sterilizer?

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Oct 25, 2023 | Replies (70)
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Hi liz440. My routine is similar to yours. I've got several extra neb kits so I do cleaning once a day. I soak for 20 mins in hot water with Dawn. Then I rinse and put them in microwave bag with small amount of distilled water for 1 min 30 secs on regular cook setting. When I get it out I let it sit for 5 mins and drain on clean paper towels. I was in the hospital with COVID last year for 8 days. I could not believe the respiratory therapist just hung the neb kit on the head of the bed to use the next treatment. I told her that is not acceptable and they changed them out afterwards. It's a shame to have to tell them about bacteria.

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liz440 | @liz440 | Sep 5, 2023

Thanks. The only difference is that I only sterilize in the microwave once a week. I should have known to tell the respiratory therapist to sterilize or whatever and not just hang it in the kit but I didn't know better and I was too sick to really think about it. My nurse at home did make me immediately throw out that breathing machine they give you with the ball in it.

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