nasal cannula

[sirolf3742]

i am really struggling with this nasal cannula my nose is so sore i have to use it between my lips i am onto my 7th week struggling with copd after having pnuemonia am on ipratropium and salbutamol nebs and steroids and now the chemist tells me they are having difficulty in getting hold of ipatropium as the manufacters have non any one else having heard that ? i normall y tale spiriva but unable to do so due to not being able to breathe thanks for the replies i hope to get xx

[mikeadams51]

Depending on what level of oxygen there are softer and more flexible cannula. Speak to your supplier. You could also try water based creams to ease the rubbing

[sirolf3742 in reply to mikeadams51]

thanks love what water based creams are there ?

[Carnival567 in reply to sirolf3742]

I have used Aveeno which is made from oats and is water based. It is really good. Hope this helps.

[sirolf3742 in reply to Carnival567]

brilliant thanks x

[joyce74 in reply to sirolf3742]

A water based lubricating gel is good such as KY Jelly, I prefer one I get from a £1 shop. steer clear of anything with petroleum in.

[Spacecat1 in reply to sirolf3742]

E45 helps dont use vaseline the engine says not good for cannula no explanation. But I do have a problem with the mask I have to wear at night or during day if any problems. I wake up about 4.30am all round my mouth feels dry and crusty and my mouth is so dry back of throat becomes sore.tried relieve and others take fresh water yo bed and have fun removing my mask just to get a sip of water which I swish round my mouth not much happens does anyone have the same problems any ideas please I need some sleep. Hubby does try and help which then he is grumpy.hrlp what is there I can do

[RibvanRey in reply to Spacecat1]

Vaseline is petroleum jelly. petrol and oxygen = FIRE.

Regards Rib

[muddleaged in reply to RibvanRey]

That sounds like an urban myth. Is there any data to back it up? Wouldn't there still be a need for a spark???

[RibvanRey in reply to muddleaged]

Ask your oxygen nurse or ring BLF after 9am Monday.

[jockenglish in reply to muddleaged]

Yes, a spark would be required, but you can easily get these from static on clothes, bedclothes, any metal object you touch (door handles etc), so yes, petroleum jelly is not a good idea and whilst a fire is unlikely, it is not impossible so a risk best avoided.

[sirolf3742 in reply to Spacecat1]

i have the same during the night i find ginger pop watered down clears my thoat x

[Artist44]

I use a nebuliser 4 times a day and have not heard of any shortage of Ipratropium. I’m in Devon. Since I have been on this and salbutamol my COPD is much improved.

I am not on Oxygen but have tried it in the past & found the nasal cannula very uncomfortable but was in hospital yesterday on oxygen after an operation and it was fine. Try another brand. It’s a pity they don’t do a mask.

Giood lick.

[sirolf3742 in reply to Artist44]

i am on pulser 2 litres ambulatory oxygen and so no good for me thanks though for the reply x

[sirolf3742 in reply to Artist44]

thanks love will ask around see if they do a softer one x

[RibvanRey]

What about a face mask? I can't use nasal cannula and so use a mask 24/7. Regards Rib

[sirolf3742 in reply to RibvanRey]

can you on a pulser ? ambulatory oxygen ?

[RibvanRey]

Ambulatory tanks and home mains powered condenser are all I have been prescribed. Nebulizers run off of the tanks.

Regards Rib

[tracyglenn]

my oxygen machine has a little water tank on it so it keeps my nose moist without it i had sores really bad.