Oxygen Humidifier Care
A humidifier is a container that is filled with distilled water and attached to your oxygen concentrator to add moisture to the oxygen that you are breathing in.
If you are using a humidifier, it is essential that it is kept clean at all times. Bacteria can grow in the water or on wet surfaces of the humidifier. These bacteria can then cause an infection in your lungs.
It is also important to use distilled water and not tap water. Tap water contains minerals that will form deposits in the jar and the diffuser which could cause a blockage in flow leading to a malfunction.
Daily humidifier care:
Twice a week:
Be sure to discard your humidifier after one month and use a new one.
If you are using a humidifier, it is essential that it is kept clean at all times. Bacteria can grow in the water or on wet surfaces of the humidifier. These bacteria can then cause an infection in your lungs.
It is also important to use distilled water and not tap water. Tap water contains minerals that will form deposits in the jar and the diffuser which could cause a blockage in flow leading to a malfunction.
Daily humidifier care:
- Wash your hands before refilling the humidifier.
- Empty, rinse, and refill your humidifier every day. Do not pass the maximum fill line!
- Avoid touching any internal part of the humidifier while refilling or disinfecting it.
- To avoid leaks, be sure to screw the top on properly and be sure the fitting is tightly attached to the oxygen unit.
Twice a week:
- Clean and disinfect your humidifier.
- Wash the humidifier in warm soapy water.
- After washing, submerge in a solution of 1 part white vinegar to 4 parts water. Allow to soak for at least 40 minutes.
- After soaking, washing your hands and remove the humidifier from the solution. Rinse thoroughly.
Be sure to discard your humidifier after one month and use a new one.
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