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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

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2greys

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.

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Diane11270 in reply to2greys

Thank you xx

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mikeadams51

Mine does the same but I don’t think it does any harm as some oxygen is still getting through. Hopefully I’m right

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Diane11270 in reply tomikeadams51

Thank you xx

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Ozzy16

Hi Diane ozzy here my respitory nurse assured me that as long as the cannula is near you will be getting enough oxygen

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Diane11270 in reply toOzzy16

Thank you xx

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Oshgosh

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

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Oshgosh in reply toOshgosh

Sorry,stupidly posted on wrong topic.

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Diane11270 in reply toOshgosh

It's ok, no problem xx

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gingermusic

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

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Diane11270 in reply togingermusic

Thank you xx

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Pinky29m in reply togingermusic

You are all apt to lose tubes a few times. Use the face grippers. They stick to your cheeks n are strong. I would get up to use the bathroom n forget to put my tubes back on. Grippers will stay for many hours. Best wishes

Pinky

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Hacienda

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

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Diane11270 in reply toHacienda

Thank you xx

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SparkySW123

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

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Diane11270 in reply toSparkySW123

Thank you xx

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jeanmol

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

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Diane11270 in reply tojeanmol

Thank you xx

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Catnip

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

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Ian1967 in reply toCatnip

Hi Catnip,

Yes, I use the back of the head method when I shower, when I used to sleep on oxygen I quite often used to wake up with the cannula out, I don’t have that problem now I use oxygen through my BiPAP tube now, so no longer have any problems.

Regards,

Ian.

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Sharp5Flat13

I found that the cannulae with the small tab holds in place better through the night.

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Pinky29m

Get yourself some face grippers. They are really strong. They will keep the tubes on your face. Good luck n stay calm. pinky

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