Nasal sores from Cannula.

[joykay13]

I,m pretty much on my oxygen and have terrible sores in my nose. Not only from the cannula, but from the o2 blowing into my nose 24/7 . Any advice?

[lovejoyliz]

Hi joykay13

I know that feeling only too well, try and use a small amount of Aqueous Emollient, place a tiny amount onto an ear swab swab it just inside the lower part of the nose. This helps quite a lot as you are placing a protective barrier insire your nose. Do this each time before placing cannula into position.

Hope this helps

lovejoyliz

[Madonnalee]

Hello, I use AYR Saline Nasal Gel and AYR Saline Nasal Mist. They work really well and can buy at WALMART. Works real well for sore and dry nose. Can use a swab with the gel. Hope this helps. Good luck and God Bless.

[TOMMYBOY1 in reply to Madonnalee]

Thank you for sharing that info. I have had the nasal/nose problem for a few years now and the doctor/s i see are no help. they act like it is some voodoo spell. Walmart here I come.

[Daveroberts in reply to TOMMYBOY1]

Find new doctors!

[TOMMYBOY1 in reply to Daveroberts]

I AM BUT FINDING ONE THAT IS A GOOD LISTENER IS NOT EASY

[1104 in reply to Madonnalee]

I use this also works very well, best i have tried

[lsherald53 in reply to 1104]

I also use the gel and the mist

[Feelingblessed2013]

If you do not already have one, you may want to add a humidifier to your oxygen machine. I'm not sure if that is what it's called, but someone on here probably knows what it is. All I do know is that it is a bottle that gets attached to your machine (you fill it with distilled water). The only time I've had to use oxygen was in the hospital, but I felt the difference if they didn't turn on the moisture.

[Mrsjae in reply to Feelingblessed2013]

Katherinek you are right.... ask your supplier to attach a humidifier to your concentrator.

[nepats32954]

ive had oxyjen for two years now ,been lucky noreal troubles just keep cannulu soft ,change when starts to harden.

[DerStein1020]

Does your condenser come with a humidifer bottle? If not tell your Dr. and your supplier can send you one, requires use of distilled water. Also, use a light coat of vasoline in your nose and change out your cannula weekly. I use the soft cannula, makes my life easier. If you do have a humidifier, make sure you do not fill over the line mark on the bottle.

[1104 in reply to DerStein1020]

They told me something with no oils

[stone-UK in reply to DerStein1020]

Hi

You not use oil based products with oxygen equipment.

K Y gel is a good choice or any other water based cream.

[Toci]

Have you tried wearing your cannula differently for a while to give your nose a rest? I was told about wearing the cannula upside down for a while, with the nasal prongs pointing up instead of down, gives enormous relief to the delicate nasal membranes. Doing this points the stream of oxygen somewhere slightly different for a while. It works for me.