A home care patient receiving long-term O₂ therapy at 5 L/min complains that her nondisposable humidifier is not bubbling properly. Upon inspection of the humidifier, you notice hard white deposits in and around the diffusing element. Which of the following would you recommend to this patient?

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Otherwise, the porous diffusing element may become occluded. Although complete blockage is unlikely, occlusion of the diffusing element can impair humidification and alter flow.

A Home Care Patient Receiving Long-Term O2 Therapy at 5

A Home Care Patient Receiving Long-Term O₂ Therapy at 5