Vic's with oxygen??

[BettyboopJesus1]

So my mom has severe copd thought of vic's to help her breathe as she has panick attach her breathing is so bad. She's almost 80 and normally very active. she's now on oxygen 24 7. I saw someone said not to use vic's if you're on oxygen because its flammable? If its rubbed into her skin how could that hurt her? Any help is appreciated. She's the best mom in the world, raised 9 kids

[Caspiana]

Hi Betty, 😊👋

It is true, you cannot use petroleum based ointments or lotions in or around the nose, like vaseline, vicks or lip balm when on supplementary oxygen. Oxygen can react with these oily substances and can cause serious burns. Although oxygen itself is not flammable, and will not by itself explode, it excellerates burning and ignites easily when in contact with petroleum.

Your mum sounds like a very special lady.😁 Best wishes to you both.

Cas xx ☘️🌸

[Troilus in reply to Caspiana]

Hi Caspiana,

I was just wondering if she could rub it on her chest?

[Caspiana in reply to Troilus]

I was thinking of that too actually Troilus . I cannot in good conscience say it's safe 👋 to be honest. If her oxygen came off or she took it off for a minute, I cant (neither can anyone) say it won't go near her chest area. All I can really say with certainty is what I said in my first answer. After that it's up to Betty and her mum to decide if that's a risk they want to take. xx 😊👋👍

[BettyboopJesus1 in reply to Caspiana]

thank you

[BettyboopJesus1 in reply to Caspiana]

thank you

[peege]

Not sure what the active ingredient in Vicks is but if its menthol you can buy it from a pharmacist - I think. P

[BettyboopJesus1 in reply to peege]

Thank you

[Corin1950]

Just wanted to say what a special lady your mum must be. She has my total admiration for raising nine children.

Take good care of her.

Best wishes

X

[BettyboopJesus1 in reply to Corin1950]

She really is, thank you

[BettyboopJesus1 in reply to Corin1950]

She's so special, thank you!

[yesilkedi]

My doctor recommends Olbas Oil, you can put a few drops on a handkerchief or in a steam inhalation.

[BettyboopJesus1 in reply to yesilkedi]

Thank you

[Spring1]

Hi, it’s anything with petroleum we’re to avoid. I’m using the baby version of olbas oil & haven’t caught fire yet- seriously though I’m working on the principal if it’s ok for babies it should be ok & so far so good.

[BettyboopJesus1 in reply to Spring1]

Thank you, does it help?

[Spring1 in reply to BettyboopJesus1]

Definitely, good luck

[Hidden]

She is a very special lady.

[BettyboopJesus1 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you

[Kristicats]

An online article-:

Petroleum Jelly Products Like Vaseline + Vicks Should Not Be Used with CPAP, NIV + Oxygen Masks

2 CommentsThursday, 16 February 2017 | Kath Hope

Do Not Use Petroleum Jelly with Masks

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