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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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@sueinmn

Can you turn the temp on your water heater to 135F or higher? That kills MAC. I do all my washing and soaking in HOT tap water. I also scrub with a bottle brush (that gets the same soak treatment) which dislodges any biofilm trying to form - that is where MAC grows, not on dry clean surfaces. If I am away from home I boil the water first or use spring water.
@irene8 is correct - the manufacturer and NJH guidelines are safe.

I notice you also asked about toothbrushes - the abrasive action of the toothpaste again keeps biofilm from forming. I rinse mine in HOT water after every use and replace it every 2 months. I did this way before MAC because I have always struggled with sinus and mouth infections and the dentist suggested it.
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formergardener | @formergardener | Sep 7, 2023

Thank you, Sue. Yes, my doctor said to set the hot water heater to at least 130. We did that. She also said to turn on all the hot water faucets at once every month one time, and to let them run for 15 minutes. I did that until we were put under water restrictions for severe drought. We get fined for using too much.

As for tooth brushing hygiene, I worry about the biofilms that form in the pipes. Since our water is so hard, it leaves deposits in the pipes. I wonder if the biofilms adhere more to that. We cannot use water softening because of my husband’s kidney disease.

Thank you for all of the useful tips.

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fdixon63 | @fdixon63 | Sep 8, 2023

It pays to read each subject posting because it can easily move into another subject. As far as the toothbrushes, here is what I do. I run hot water over it, flick the excess water off and then dip in hydrogen peroxide. After brushing I rinse the toothbrush under hot water, then hydrogen peroxide before returning to the holder.
Another thing I do, when I first get up I rinse with Peroxal (check out the foam it creates first thing in your mouth) then rinse out with bottle water. Feel like I'm killing all kinds of germs.

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