Hya, not sure how many times this has happened but I've woke a few times by chance and realised that my cannula is only in one nostril, it had somehow slid over, will this mean I'm not getting enough oxygen or will it be ok? I dont know how long it would be like this because obviously I'm asleep, thanks in advance x
Night time oxygen : Hya, not sure how... - Lung Conditions C...
Night time oxygen
If you are not allergic to the adhesive, you could try to use some small pieces of surgical tape on your cheeks to hold the cannula in place whilst asleep.
Mine does the same but I don’t think it does any harm as some oxygen is still getting through. Hopefully I’m right
Hi Diane ozzy here my respitory nurse assured me that as long as the cannula is near you will be getting enough oxygen
Perhaps you could ask your respiratory nurse ( if you have 1). If Inleave a message for mine,she will get back to me.next time she comes in .we have a good Pharmacist at my GP SURGERY.
I tend to use the GP AS A last resort for ongoing chest related stuff,they tell me that the respiratory nurse has more specific knowledge of chest / medication stuff.
The GPS Pharmacist ,he’s great. If he doesn’t know the answer,he’ll try to find out. He works closely with the pharmacist at the chemist.
It works well for me as a patient.
Hope this helps.
In the world of Chest,things don’t always make sense or obey logic.
If. What you’re on isn’t working for you,Try asking the receptionist what is the best thing for you to do.sorry to ramble on, hope some of this helps
I have had one or two occasions when I have woken to find mine has fallen off completely so I have had no idea how long I have been without but I have not had any ill effects so did not worry. If your body was being unduly compromised with a lack I should think you would be woken up so I would not worry to much I should think it happens to us all at some point. Just mention it next time at the doctors but I am sure he will not be to worried if it is only once in a while
I'm the same Dianne, I know I don't move in my sleep and actually I sleep very well , but now & again the Cannula does come off. I don't feel any different. I do now have an Aloe Vera Plant in my Bedroom that Omits Oxygen, Just a Little Help I feel. Sending warm Wishes. XXXX
I wouldn't concern yourself, Diane. I'm assured by those in the respiratory world that if you're not getting enough oxygen into your body whilst asleep, you will wake up. That happens every now and then with me. xx
Hi. I fasten a small rubber band just below where I want the plastic slider to stay and that works very well in fact it is the only thing I tried that does work .x x x jeanm
Greetings
So glad to know that I'm not the only one to have this problem! My oxygen nurse suggested putting the cannula round the back of my head, not under my chin (if you see what I mean). I've also been told that the clear medical tape will hold the cannula in place. I've not tried either yet .
Cheers
Catnip
I found that the cannulae with the small tab holds in place better through the night.
Get yourself some face grippers. They are really strong. They will keep the tubes on your face. Good luck n stay calm. pinky