Nasal cannula irritation

[Joseph260268]

Good morning everyone. Sometimes my nasal cannula causes irritation to my cheeks and around the top of my ears. I have seen pictures of people adding some kind of soft padding around them but I can’t find a site anywhere that sells anything of that nature. Does anyone else have this problem and if so what do they use.

Thank you all in advance.

Joe x

[Spacecat1]

Hi. Have a word with OT Or contact your oxygen provider.. hope you get sorted soon

[HighGables]

Hi Joe, my supplier is Air Liquide and they supply them. They do tend to pop off but that could just be my ears lol. Give your supplier a call.🐶Jax

[Dedalus]

I got mine from my Oxygen Supplier too (Dolby Vivisol) after reading about them on here (you have to ask because it seems some people don't have a problem). As HighGables mentions, they do tend to pop off.

[vwtopaz]

Hi you can ask your GP/Nurse to provide you with a barrier cream.....very effective.

[Joy123]

There are some cannulas with a length of padding on the ear piece. I don’t like it and cut it off! Shows how we’re all different. Have you tried wearing it behind your head for a while? Less pressure on your ears. Maybe whilst you are seated watching tv etc. . Good luck. I hope you get sorted soon. Joy. x

[HighGables in reply to Joy123]

Thanks for that tip Joy. I’ve never tried that, so will give it a go next time they get sore. Jax 🐶x