hi tahira

[Mikefever]

I will stop using my nebuliser for the next two weeks ( to see what happens).

I asked my doctor about using Vic vapour rub, she said I should not use it because of my server COPD, my lungs are only working at 18%.

To be prescribed oxygen your blood gases must be low. I hope to hear from you soon. Stay well x

[pollyjj]

I believe you also should not use it if you are on oxygen.

polly xx

[Hidden in reply to pollyjj]

Do you know why not Polly? 'Cos I'm on 24hr oxygen and I haven't used Vick yet but might well do in the future

[DozyDormouse in reply to Hidden]

I believe it is because it is in a petroleum base and we are told not to use anything like vaseline when on oxygen.

Love Dozy x

[Hidden in reply to DozyDormouse]

Thanks Dozy...have to admit I adore Vicks and didn't have any idea it was petroleum based.

[jimmyw123 in reply to DozyDormouse]

, i put vaseline up my nose as it was bleeding and dry ,with the oxygen, but was warned not to do this , as it can be a fire hazard , i was told just rinse with water.

can i ask why your not using the nebuliser mw77 ?

anyway hope you keep well mw, best regards jimmy xxx

[DozyDormouse in reply to jimmyw123]

Jimmy were you told that you could use KY jelly as that is not petroleum based and is apparantly a very good lubricant!!

love Dozy x

[jimmyw123 in reply to DozyDormouse]

i didnt know that!!

it was the oxygen man that told me not to use vaseline

[Kathygwanny]

I believe the petroleum jelly affects the hoses we use for oxygen. I am on O2 24/7 and also use a CPAP machine for Sleep Apnoea. I was warned not to use petroleum based cream s etc near any of the masks or hoses.

[IPFsufferer in reply to Kathygwanny]

No it is not the hoses! You should not have grease or petroleum based products near pure oxygen as it can self ignite and burst into flame, nasty!

[Kathygwanny in reply to IPFsufferer]

Yes, I know about the potential fire hazard with O2 and petroleum based products but most people, who use CPAP machines for Sleep Apnoea without O2 are also warned not to use them because of damage to the hoses and masks.

[pollyjj]

Read this yesterday I found it very interesting.

bochealthcare.co.uk/.../406......

polly xx

[jimmyw123 in reply to pollyjj]

cant get the link polly ? jimmy xx

[pollyjj]

I just googled carrying oxygen in the car and that was the first thing that came up. I can see if you put the link in I gave you it does not work.

try googling

polly xx

[Bryju124]

Pharmacist recommends KY jelly and it does the trick