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How to Have A Dry Tube Every Night: Rotate!
I didn't know enough to say No to getting a new tube every three months when I was first diagnosed.
I now have three tubes. I rotate among them every night. (If I had only two tubes, I'd rotate between the two; I have the luxury of rotating among three.)
And the rest of the equipment? I run very hot water in the humidifier and let it air dry.
I soak nasal masks or pillows in hot, soapy water for a while before rinsing, shaking out the water and then leaving everything to air dry.
I rotate among two sets of nasal pillows and a nasal mask.
The name of my game is...ROTATE! Result? I always have equipment that's dry and ready for use.
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Permalink Reply by K. S. on
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I rotate between two pillows. No soaking, just a scrub with Seventh Generation dish soap (fragrance free) for a minute, rinse well with hot water, then a finishing rinse with the leftover distilled water from my humidifier tank. All the little pillow crevices are dried before the next use.
Since I live near the ocean, my humidifier does not use much water and the tube is nearly dry in the morning, so I don't rotate the tube. Other areas of the country, this would be a great suggestion.
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