Oxegyn at night problems

[manda006]

I have been on oxygen at night for about a month. Almost Every night I find it off. Either I rip it off or forget to put it back on while I use the restroom. I got the pediatric size two weeks ago. I have had more days with that on in the morning but how do u get use to it? I use flownase in the evening but i hate the drainage feeling. Help!!

[Hidden]

In the allergy med section there is a nasal lubricant that really helps me (my pulmonologist recommended it), with the brand name of "AYR," but don't confuse it with the sprays of the same name. This product is clearly marked as a "gel" and not "spray." Works really well for me as I am on O2 24/7 and found it very irritating until I began using the gel/

[TerrieDe in reply to Hidden]

I do the same, not that often now. I also use Ayr gel, helps a lot!

[margaretmt in reply to TerrieDe]

must try it

[manda006 in reply to Hidden]

Wow thanks! I will get that soon!!

[glredw in reply to manda006]

I will get some

[Dgtheel]

I put it around my head, instead of hooking on ears,it works for me, my nurse told me that's what they did at hosp.she worked at, also they make soft canuals, they are a lot more comfortable

[Hidden in reply to Dgtheel]

Very soft Canulas are available very reasonably priced at Amazon.com. I keep on hand $', 7', 25' and 50'. The 50' should only be used if your )2 is constant and not when it is "pulse."

[margaretmt in reply to Hidden]

thanks l will check it out

[valiejean in reply to Dgtheel]

exactly....it trails behind you then. grab ahold of it so you don't "clothesline" yourself. I've been on it a decade and this helps put the connection behind your neck. I also got soft cannuleas, they really help. USE it and save your lungs I wear it everywhere, to go to the restroom and even in the shower!

[manda006 in reply to Dgtheel]

That did work for a night. Lol i had it really wrapped around me. The nurse said it was a little dangerous too sleep like that. My way not yours.

[Dgtheel in reply to manda006]

I always put line over top of mattress between matt.and head board, stopped the wrapping for me,I roll all night

[glredw in reply to Dgtheel]

I just use a 7 ft at might since machine is close to my bed

[LORBIC]

I use AYR Nasal saline spray, it comes in a gel also but the gel makes me sneeze. I tried the pedi nasal prongs but it just didn't give me enough a oxygen. Just make sure you lots of extra tubing hanging over the bed, this way if you roll over it doesn't pull out of your nose. it takes a little while to get used to it.

[manda006 in reply to LORBIC]

Yea maybe i dont have enough tubing in bed with me.

[glredw in reply to LORBIC]

Can you get Ayr at walmart

[LORBIC in reply to glredw]

I think I have seen it there, I get mind at CVS

[glredw in reply to LORBIC]

I will go and,get around tomorrow since only us oxygen at night and sometimes during day nose gets,dry

[manda006]

U guys are great!! Love this support group.

[glredw in reply to manda006]

This site is very helpful

[blamcheliz]

I use singular much better. Good luck

[glredw]

Where do you get pediatric canalas

[manda006 in reply to glredw]

Yea i just asked the company that dropped off the machine.

[glredw in reply to manda006]

I'll try that

[margaretmt in reply to glredw]

l have to call them,they forgot to drop me some tubing like they said they would

[Dgtheel]

Whatever company deliverso your oxygen should be able to get them for you

[snuz]

I use 35ft. At night I place excess hose under my pillow. Usually put the first 7 ft. including where it connects to 35 green tubing. On oxygen 24/7 for 2 years now I'm used to it.

[Florence72]

I have been on oxygen for three years .That happens to me bout evety night I take the cannula out during my sleep.In time you will get used to oxygen.God bless and breathe easy.