When On O2, Do You Place The Nose Inserts That Deliver The O2 Up Or Down? | MyCOPDTeam

Connect with others who understand.

sign up Log in
Quick Links
Q&A Treatments A-Z Help Center Community guidelines Crisis Accessibility
Resources
Community Diagnosis & Information Managing Your Condition Treating COPD All Resources
About MyCOPDTeam
What is MyCOPDTeam Terms of use Privacy policy
Powered By
Real members of MyCOPDTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.
When On O2, Do You Place The Nose Inserts That Deliver The O2 Up Or Down?
A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭

I've been on O2 for 10 years and have always had the nose inserts facing up into my nose. A technician was here to check my O2 machine and told me that was wrong. The inserts should face down. I could feel the coolness of the O2 with them down but seem to get the same O2 readings whichever way I place them. I'm at the scary stage of copd and will appreciate input.

posted January 21
•
View reactions
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I think it's important for you to be comfortable with the way your cannula faces. Up or down doesn't matter in the delivery of 02, so do what you're confortable with.

posted January 21
A MyCOPDTeam Member

i don't think it matters as long as you are comfortable and are getting the same results

posted January 21
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Hello, Sweet @A MyCOPDTeam Member...I will tell hubby about your comments...I'm not sure how he wears his. Sending my love and hugs to you, dear Treasured Friend, across these frozen airwaves! ;-) -kairbear- ps yer right on the COPD...thankfully, Our Sweet Lord of the Bible is there with us every step of the way, and in Heaven, we get new bodies...I follow Bible Prophecy, and it tells me and many expert Bible scholars that we Believers in Christ are due to be Raptured suddenly to Heaven very soon!

posted January 22
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Thanks to all! I was told I have a deviated septum but not long ago I dozed off while at my computer and did bang my nose as I slouched over and hit the card table next to me. Up does feel better and my O2 readings don't seem to differ. Curse copd and hope all have an ez breathing day! Maybe I'll do half the day up and half down 😏

posted January 22
A MyCOPDTeam Member

We may have a terminology problem here.

The proper placement of the prongs on the cannula are to insert them INTO (UP) the nose with the curved shape resting DOWN on the bone (curved part) inside the nasal passage.

Although I have only been to ONE (same) Hospital - (BUT multiple times) - Every nurse and Doctor placed them the same way and never offered another option. Besides the gentle flow of air has a way of calming the feeling of SOB. I'm still waiting on someone to explain that one to me. Be well

posted January 21

Related content

View All
Oxygen Vs Pulse
A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Does Anyone Know The Difference Between Pulse Dose And Constant Flow Oxygen Concentrators.
A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Does Anyone Else Suffer With Runny Nose And A Need To Pee When Breathing Is Bad?
A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question 💭
Using Oxygen for COPD
Travel and COPD
Oxygen Therapy and COPD
Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
Lock Icon Your privacy is our priority. By continuing, you accept our Terms of use, and our Health Data and Privacy policies.
Already a Member? Log in