@A MyCOPDTeam Member what I do is put it back in a loose coil like it came from the package and then in a net or mesh laundry bag. Put in in your clothes dryer on low for 20 minutes, and take it out after 15 minutes before it starts cooling down and lay it out as straight as you can to let it cool. It should be a lot better and if it starts getting coiled again take it by one end and smooth the coils out and that should help too. You should always have a spare one too.
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Tangled tubing and falls are such a real and frustrating challenge — and you're definitely not alone in dealing with this. Two falls is two too many, so let's talk about some practical ways to manage the tubing better.
Here are some tips that may help reduce tangling and tripping:
- Keep tubing organized by loosely Show Full Answer
Tangled tubing and falls are such a real and frustrating challenge — and you're definitely not alone in dealing with this. Two falls is two too many, so let's talk about some practical ways to manage the tubing better.
Here are some tips that may help reduce tangling and tripping:
- Keep tubing organized by loosely coiling it when not in use and securing it with a velcro tie or clip
- Use a tubing holder or hook along walls or furniture to keep slack off the floor
- Wear the cannula tubing over your head (looped backward) in certain situations, like the shower, to keep it out of the way
- Position your oxygen source in a central location in your home to reduce how much tubing you need to drag around
- Use non-slip rugs or remove loose rugs entirely to reduce fall risk when tubing is on the floor
- Consider a shorter tubing length for smaller spaces so there's less slack to tangle
For curling and kinking, warm tubing tends to be more flexible. Keeping it away from cold drafts can help it stay more pliable and less likely to crimp. It's also worth mentioning this concern to your doctor or oxygen supply technician. They can offer safety tips specific to your home setup and daily routine, and may suggest equipment adjustments that could help.
Since you've already fallen twice, please do bring this up at your next appointment — fall prevention is a really important part of staying safe while on oxygen therapy.
July 31
Good morning @A MyCOPDTeam Member as far as getting tangled up in the oxygen tubing. I've found that if I wear shoes, I really get tangled up pretty bad. If I stay barefooted (is that a word😅), I can feel the hoses a lot better and I can avoid the tangled mess.
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