concentrator that smells

[ccrider26]

COPD, Doc put me on Oxygen. Hook's brought out a concentrator that smelled terrible as the guy walked through the door with it; kind of a smoky smell. I can't tell if the oxygen smells or I'm just smelling the dang tubing. Best I can tell it's the tubing, but I can't tell if that's the only smell I sensing. Any recommendations on where to buy tubing and nose 'thingies' in the 'states' without any smell?

I need to determine if the stupid concentrator is polluted.

Thanks So Much,

[andyrrc]

Like many things if you are not happy with it for Any reason you can ask for it to be replaced or at least examined and tested. I presume that the s6ates is tge same as the UK generally.

But I think the tube and mask are available on Amazon or other online outlets

Andrew

[Caspiana]

Hello ccrider26 .

Do they not give you new tubing when they deliver your oxygen? And was the cannula new?? Surely they didn't just leave an old one on? 😱

[stone-UK]

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[mrsmummy]

I often notice a smell when cannulae are very new, a slight chemically smell. This wears of within a couple of hours. If it is the concentrator which smells I would be concerned.

[ccrider26]

They brought-out two more concentrators today; the first felt like it was burning my nose, yet a cool burn, like menthol would feel. the second... no odor whatsoever. I soaked my tubing overnight in a large bowl of soapy Dawn dish water. Used a turkey baster to fill the tube full; made a big difference.

Thanks For Confirming,