swift nasal pillows

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 12:55 pm

How can you tell when swift nasal pollows need replacing??? After several months they still look and feel the same....I think from barnaby

rock and roll · Post by **rock and roll** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 12:59 pm

I have never had to replace mine. But I will if they distort out of shape, if they stiffen and crack, or I just flat can't get them to seal. soaking them in vinegar and water always bring mine back to life.

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 1:04 pm

Hi Barnaby!

If they still seal well, feel fine, and you feel fine, they're still good for you.

If your insurance pays for replacements every so often, heck, go ahead and get more even if you don't really need them right at the moment. Keep building up a stash of newer ones for future emergencies or replacement.

If you're paying for them yourself, keep on taking as good a care of them as you've been doing. To me "good care" means as little cleaning/handling as possible, and keeping them away from sunlight.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 1:17 pm

yes rested....they are from ins or medicare...and two pillows came in the mail from the dme with a new hose and a couple filters.....they send them when i ask about every 3 mths. I am still experimenting with the dry mouth and throat in the morning when I awaken. from Barnaby