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Going To A Cold Area When Using A Humidifier With O2 Causes The Mist To Form Drops And Produces A Clog. Is This "normal"??
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posted April 13, 2016
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@A MyCOPDTeam Member. @humidifier. I used the humidifier on my oxygen while in Colorado because the altitude dried me out and at home when I have to be on it 24/7. I had problems with it as well. I spoke to my oxygen company Lincare and they gave me a swiveling link that trapped the excess mositure. It worked alright but I did have times I had to go without the humidifier for periods of time to let the hoses dry out. Then it work again for awhile. Hopes this helps.

posted April 13, 2016
A MyCOPDTeam Member

The Doctor told me not to use Vaseline in your nose there's "AYR" that you can buy in your drugstore or on Amazon it's a lot cheaper. That's what I use it really works. good luck

posted April 13, 2016
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Have you tried lightly coating the nostrils inside with Vaseline to stop it drying out and cracking making it bleed?i

posted April 13, 2016
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I have no idea sorry, I live in Arizona now and I know it is really dry my nose bleeds and the oxygen does not help. Were are you going?

posted April 13, 2016
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Vaseline is oil based and shouldn't be used with oxygen...ask your supplier for the right stuff to use..I use AYRE..

posted April 19, 2016

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