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

Posted by terryb1 @128128terry11t, May 17, 2017

Was calling some number today to order a few more nebulizers so that if I go away, I won't have to keep cleaning/sterilizing (great suggestion obtained from the forum). I happened to ask the question: "Is it all right to microwave nebulizer in steam bags or in baby bottle sterilizer equipment?" The gal replied an emphatic "no". I was not clever enough to ask why ... suppose plastic might melt or give off something toxic?? Person went on to say that they only recommend boiling (for 5 minutes) or soaking in 1part white vinegar to 3 parts water for at least 30 minutes. I wish that I could find the number that I called but anyone may verify by going on internet and calling a number or live chatting with someone from a reputable nebulizer company. Please advise if you get a different response. Hope that this is helpful.
Terry

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sherrig | @sherrig | Jan 12 7:54am

Thank you - I found it today, I looked everywhere yesterday and could not find it.

sherrig | @sherrig | Jan 12 8:06am

Thanks I saw that yesterday but it is not clear if it also dries.

scoop | @scoop | Jan 12 10:58am

In reply to @sherrig "Thanks I saw that yesterday but it is not clear if it also dries." + (show)

yes, dryer is one of its features but models can change so double check. I found their customer service responsive.

detsdum | @detsdum | Jan 12 11:15am

In reply to @scoop "Buy direct from company. Currently on sale." + (show)

Have been searching but can't find a link to the company. Do you have it? thanks

scoop | @scoop | Jan 12 4:08pm

In reply to @detsdum "Have been searching but can't find a link to the company. Do you have it? thanks" + (show)

https://www.bololo.net/collections/sterilizer

detsdum | @detsdum | Jan 12 4:37pm

In reply to @scoop "https://www.bololo.net/collections/sterilizer" + (show)

Thanks @scoop

maryjill | @maryjill | Jan 13 9:49pm

Can you just put the Aerobica parts in the dishwasher?

Beck | @bdonald01 | Jan 14 3:13pm

In reply to @128128terry11t "It is all so confusing. I am going to National Jewish in July and will definitely..." + (show)

Hi Terry,

I am new to this group. I have been using a baby bottle sterilizer to both sterilize and dry my nebulizer parts and my flutter devices. I have not had any issues with anything melting. I don't know for sure what is the best way to do it, but it took forever for the plastic pieces to dry out when just washing in hot water and soap and letter the stuff air dry.

I am working on getting an appt at Mayo this summer. I will definitely ask.

ecoen | @ecoen | 6 days ago

my info sheet from NJH includes the microwave steamer bag as an option.

bayarea58 | @bayarea58 | 4 days ago

In reply to @cwal "@bayarea58 Did you ever happen to get a chance to ask your pulmonary rehab about this?" + (show)

Sorry for the late response, I have been out of pocket the last few weeks. Yes, I asked both a respiratory therapist and a pharmacist that was speaking to our group and both had the same answer: the effective dosage is based on the form, and is determined by studies, so the dosage for one form is based on what the studies show is the effective dose for that form. You can’t compare dosages of different forms as it is apples to oranges given the difference in form.

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