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Sterilizing a spacer used with inhaler

Posted by paxmundi @paxmundi, 2 days ago

I am just starting on MAC treatment and my doctor wants me to use a spacer with the inhaler before I take Arikayce. I have a compact space chamber by Medical Developments International and I want to know how any of you sterilize your spacer if you use one.

Many thanks in advance.

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kathyjjb | @kathyjjb | 21 hours ago
In reply to @sueinmn "@scoop Yes, the Vortex spacer survives boiling. When you cannot inhale slowly enough to avoid a..." + (show)
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@scoop Yes, the Vortex spacer survives boiling. When you cannot inhale slowly enough to avoid a squeak, it is timee to replace. Mine last about 6 months with weekly boiling.

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@sueinmn Sue, do you know if custom mouth guards (for teeth grinding at night) survive boiling? I don't wear one, but my dentist suggested I wear one at my last appointment.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | 19 hours ago
In reply to @kathyjjb "@sueinmn Sue, do you know if custom mouth guards (for teeth grinding at night) survive boiling?..." + (show)
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@sueinmn Sue, do you know if custom mouth guards (for teeth grinding at night) survive boiling? I don't wear one, but my dentist suggested I wear one at my last appointment.

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@kathyjjb No, boiling is not an option. Years ago I soaked mine every few days in 3% peroxide, cleaned with non-abrasive toothpaste in between. Now I clean my apnea mouthpiece with denture tablets, and weekly peroxide soak.

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kathyjjb | @kathyjjb | 18 hours ago
In reply to @sueinmn "@kathyjjb No, boiling is not an option. Years ago I soaked mine every few days in..." + (show)
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@kathyjjb No, boiling is not an option. Years ago I soaked mine every few days in 3% peroxide, cleaned with non-abrasive toothpaste in between. Now I clean my apnea mouthpiece with denture tablets, and weekly peroxide soak.

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@sueinmn Thanks Sue! If I decide to get fitted, I'll use 3% peroxide.

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