Ways to clean aerobika?

Hi donnaturn,
Thank you so much. That might be a good time to replace it with or without being broken.
take care!
Ling

Hi irenea8,
Thank you so much for sharing your practice.
That explains why you have maintained your condition stable after all these years.

Take care,
Ling

I need to buy an Aerobika. Does anyone have advice on the best source?

I get one from my Respiratory Therapist every 2 years (w/pulmonologist Rx) under Medicare B I pay 20% of cost, but my supplemental insurance usually covers it. I usually use one a year, and buy the other "new in package" from ebay - the last one was about $35, I think.
Sue

Thank you. Unfortunately, I don't have a Respiratory Therapist, but will see if my pulmonologist will prescribe.

I wash, let soak, rinse and then put mine int he Bololo baby bottle sterlize also. I have LOTS of mucus and there is a lot inside the aerobika after each use. So far washing it after each. use and using the Bololo daily has not hurt it. I have 2 and rotate them.

NJH told me that the Aerobika is good to use for one year, if you buy them through a healthcare facility (such as NJH) they charge far more than if you buy them on ebay. With respect to the Monaghan reusable nebulizers, I was told to replace those and the tubing every 6 months. I have extra tubing, so I will replace the tubing every quarter.

In terms of device disinfection, after every second use of the device, I soak the parts in hot soapy water, then I steam them in a microwavable steamer bag that's typically used to disinfect baby bottles. Another option is to soak the parts in 70% isopropyl alcohol.

I was told that after every first use of the device, I can simply lay the Aerobika parts out to air dry and quickly rinse the nebulizer parts out and air dry.