oximizer pendant Cannula
Is anyone in the community using an oximizer pendant cannula? My Pulmonary doctor recommended this for me to use during the day other then the regular cannulas. I found the oximizer to be a very hard plastic and very heavy, also makes my nostrils very sore. The tubing is twice as large as the regular cannulas I have been using . Its hard to keep up my nose and around my ears due to its thickness, weight, and being so uncomfortable. I ware it so that the pendant is in the back of my head which makes it a little comfortable. Have any of you had this problem with the stiffness of this cannula and if so how did you soften it? I would like to continue its use but find it very irritating heavy and uncomfortable.
Hi
, and thanks for your post and sharing your concerns when using this device with the community. Your discomfort is not uncommon with this type of equipment. A well trained, experienced therapist should be able to assist you when modifications to this type of device become necessary. I would hope the equipment company which supplies you with this pendant retains a professional therapist on staff for just these types of situations.
In the meanwhile, I thought you might find it helpful to look over this conversation, in which your very concerns are discussed: https://www.inspire.com/groups/living-with-pulmonary-fibrosis/discussion/oxymizer-discomfort/. I think you will find some solutions as expressed by folks who are using the device. The range of dates for the responses are from 2015 all the way through 2023. I hope this helps you with some practical applications that may work for you.
All the best,
Leon (site moderator COPD.net)Thank you Leon, you seem to always come through for me in referring to web cites. Much appreciated.
Hi again, Darcy - it's my pleasure!! After all, being helpful with pertinent information is a large part of what our online community is all about.
I am so glad the provided link and information will be helpful for you.
Please do check back and let us know how this all works out for you.
Warm regards,
Leon (site moderator COPD.net)
