Flutter Device Sterilisation?

[LizPat30]

Hi everyone, my GP prescribed me a Flutter device this week. Hopefully it will help I'm just getting used to it. But wondered do I need to sterilise it on a regular basis if so how, I wash it daily. Thank you for your help. Jo xcc

[Ozzie3]

Which device are you using?

[LizPat30 in reply to Ozzie3]

Hi it's just called "flutter".

[Ozzie3 in reply to LizPat30]

Hi LizPat, Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't like to use devices that don't come from reputable companies and that aren't packed with instructions for use, cleaning, and disinfecting. It worries me that it's just called 'flutter' and that you don't seem to have instructions on cleaning and disinfecting it. If it'ss the kind of device I think it is - i.e., a PEP with a vibrating valve, then I would rather go for an Aerosure or an Aerobika. I tried both and prefer the Aerosure, although it is more expensive. I don't find that such devices are enough to clear my mucous though - unless I first use nebulised hypertonic saline. It's the nebulised hypertonic saline that actually does the job for me. Everyone is different though. All the best, Ozzie

[LizPat30]

Thanks Ozzie, Flutter is the trademark name and I've researched and it's a device that's recommended and used by hospitals etc which I assume is why this one was prescribed to me. There are instructions on washing the device but my question was do I need to sterilise it as well. Thank you for your interest Jo.

[Patk1 in reply to LizPat30]

I sterilise mine,along with nebuliser reservoirs using sterilisation tablets,which dissolve In water x

[LizPat30 in reply to Patk1]

Thank you that's helpful Jo

[Ozzie3 in reply to LizPat30]

Sorry I didn’t realise that. I found the instructions including cleaning and sterilising here: gosh.nhs.uk/conditions-and-...

[LizPat30 in reply to Ozzie3]

Thank you that's so kind and the sterilising simple. Much appreciated Jo

[MiniGirl22]

I have an acapella device and use an electric steam steriliser (the type used for baby bottles).