Substitute for Nyr gel

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scrollinggrandpa
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Substitute for Nyr gel

Post by scrollinggrandpa » Mon Dec 18, 2017 6:43 pm

Does anyone know of a suitable substitute for Nyr nose gel that works just as well? Nyr is a little pricey. I thought of using vaseline but it gets sticky. Any suggestions are appreciated.

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Re: Substitute for Ayr [sp] gel

Post by chunkyfrog » Mon Dec 18, 2017 7:31 pm

K-Y jelly, but NOT the warming formula.
Not kidding!
Vaseline is believed to deteriorate silicone.
It might be nice for the nose, but too much is ugly in your lungs.

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Re: Substitute for Nyr gel

Post by scrollinggrandpa » Tue Dec 19, 2017 9:07 am

Thanks for the suggestion Chunky Frog! I think I have some of that very item. If I do I will give it a shot tonight. I use the Ayr for two purposes. 1. to sooth the nose when it gets irritated and 2 to give a better seal. I used it for the first time in a while last night and had the lowest AHI I have ever had: 0.5

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