I am allergic to oxygen cannulas... My face either turns red with a rash or i feel like acid has been poured on my face, and this sensation does not go away for about 10 hours....The hospital that I go to has never come across anyone before who was so allergic to the cannulas as I am...I was using the non latex cannulas...Yet the make me say that i am allergic to latex until someone figures out what to do.... I went for the sleep apnea test and I had to wear 2 cannulas, and after 4 hours my face was burning really bad and my neck was red with the rash....I am suppose to be using oxygen at night, but after 2 to 4 hrs, my face and the inside of my nose burns so bad I cant wear it anymore....HAve you ever heard of anyone with this allergy and if you have what is the solution....
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Since I wrote this over a year ago, I found out that I am allergic to latex and non latex. I have to wear silicone cannulas, which I buy from Tonopah Medical in Las vegas. It is the only place that I know of in the USA that I can buy them.
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HI MS Judybiv408 NO I have NOT seen SOME'G like that .. There are some out there that are allergic to some things ... I DO NOT KNOW IF THIS WILL WORK ** BUT TRAY PUTING WAX PAPPER btw the mask and your face this my work... **** BUT ASK YOUR DR'S FRIST **** be for you tray this OK ???? ...Please inform me if that work's out for you ??.. from CHIP
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Thank you for the update. I am having the same issue. It is weird because I have been on oxygen for a out 3 years.l the reaction to the cannulas just started a couple of months ago but is gradually getting worse i will have to look into or ding the silicone ones.
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I have the same situation...I can put a cloth on the chest but not on the face and ears(grey covers didn't work)..It is a serious matter...I will try silicone...but I believe it is the soy in the ones I am using..
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Recently I get a terrible rash resembling acne on 1side of my face. Taking benadryl n cleaning face m tubes. But it seems to be getting worse.its embarrassing
What can I do?
What can I do?
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As a person with two-plus autoimmune/allergenic conditions, I adapted by creating an organic sleeve and soaking non-latex/non-pvc/non-silicone cannulas before using them. Don't believe anyone who tells you that you have "multiple chemical sensitivities" or that you can't possibly react to all these substances.
I am living proof that sooner or later the underlying condition will show, after many of us are labeled hypochondriacs and do not receive help.
I am living proof that sooner or later the underlying condition will show, after many of us are labeled hypochondriacs and do not receive help.
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Thank you. My nose and skin above my lip is raw and burns, and my nose is running like a faucet. I just ordered from Tonopah. Thank you again.
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I also bought these, as I am also allergic to latex and nitrile. I love these! Thank you for helping me fing these.
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I started oxygen therapy for my allergy, but got a nasty rash which is getting worse by each day. What can I do?
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What are nasal cannulas made of? Mine is soft and made by Salter Labs. I'm allergic to oxygen cannula, I look and feel like acid was poured on me.
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After years of using oxygen at night, I'm breaking out everywhere the cannula touches. I'm glad to see there is an alternative. I will order these today.
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