the best practice of how often to replace nebulizer tube?

@wangling Do you mean the tubing between the compressor and nebulizer? If so, I've read very 2 months. Every nebulizer I purchase seems to come with tubing so I always have extra for replacing. Honestly, 2 months seems excessive to me and I will be interested in what others have to say.

Yes, Scoop, it is the tube between the compressor and nebulizer.

Ling

If you are nebulizing twice a day and boiling ot steaming every week, 2 months is 120 uses and 8 trips through high heat. Replacement of lightweight plastic and silicon pieces doesn't seem unreasonable - less frequent use/sterilization might mean less frequent replacement is reasonable.
Just one point of view.
Sue

I am glad this question came up here.
This site means the world to me and thank all.
HELP......Thoughts and corrections if needed, please. to my method and understandings.

I am in this for less than a year, fairly new at this, and just trying to find the best ways, methods and timing of tasks and still have a bit of free time. 🙄
I am confused, somewhat after reading the above posts.
Are we talking about the long term pale green (not the one used in the hospital that is made for short term usage) Eclipse cup itself ? or are we talking about the tubing between the compressor and the Eclipse Cup?
I believe we are addressing the tubing between the compressor (Ombra) and the tubing.?
MY METHOD FOR DISINFECTING and UNDERSTANDINGS:
I nebulize two times a day.
I use all (Aerobika, Eclipse, Tubing all at the same time.
After usage in the A.M. I then remove the mouth piece to rinse and let the mouth piece dry for the P.M. usage.
I run the Ombra compressor for 3 to 5 minutes to clear the tubing after usage.
I cover the Aerobika and Eclipse with cheese cloth while in place on the Ombra slot until the P.M. usage.
At the end of the day, the P.M. usage, I disinfect by using 180 degree boiled tap water (boiled for 10 minutes) every day for the soapy cleaning water and then afterwards use, as well, boiling clean water, for the rinse of it all.
During both times I use a stainless steel tong to swish all part indivdually in the water after letting them sit in the boiling for a bit. Max time for the Eclipse plastic 3 minutes and 5 minutes for the Aerobika type of plastic per mfg. instructions.
I let all dry out and don't use it for the next day.
I use a second set of Aerobika and Eclipse the next day while the previous one dries out. I cover all with paper towel while drying out.
REPLACEMENT:
I am replacing the tubing every four months.....yet the mfg. tells 6 months.
I understand that as long as you are disinfecting and using 3 to 1 vinegar and water once a month to demineralize you can continue to use the Aerobika for at least a year as long as the Eclipse and Aerobika continue to work properly.

I replace my tubing every 2 or so months. After nebulizing, I detach the neb cup and let the compressor run for a few minutes. The air flowing thru the tubing and helps dry it out.

I just googled it and one site recommends the following:

"Disposable Nebulizer Tubing
Replacing disposable nebulizer tubing on a regular basis is important because you cannot clean the inside of the tubing well enough for it to function beyond its lifespan. This means bacteria may accumulate inside the tubing, potentially causing infection. Furthermore, the plastic in the tubing can break down over time.

Inspect your tubing regularly. Look for cracks or other signs of wear. Replace nebulizer tubing every six months or as directed by the manufacturer."

Thanks for your reply.
Apparently due to what is posted some change the tubing in two months or three months or others might go according to mfg. information. of six months.
Yesterday I had thought about ordering several tubing tubes and will probably do so to do what I think is best as a precaution measure. It apparently it all boils down to "go with your gut feeling", personal decision(s). Thanks.

Every time I replacemu neb cup, I do the tubing too - in my case, they come together from the vendor. My grandsons and I find plenty of fun uses for the used tubing - gas pimps for their little cars, hoses for the fairy gardens, etc... nothing goes to waste at our house.
Sue

As a gardener, as you are, my first thought about the tubing, in having to replace it, was... possibly good material to use as tie material in the landscape. Haven't tried it yet. Yes, me too...try not to waste things.

I replace my tubing every 2 weeks! Sounds like I am the only one doing that. I think that is what NJH recommends?

I think every 2 weeks is recommended for those with Cystic Fibrosis?