Which way do the two prongs face that you place in your nose for oxygen?

Question

I am on oxygen for COPD. If the head gear is facing you as you are putting it on should the prongs face DOWN or UP??
I am having a difficult time figuring out the correct way to insert it in my nostrils. Please help! It is making me a crazy person.....

Answer 1

going down -- because the nasal passage is actually almost straight (from your nostrils going inside) and then goes down the throat. i know our noses are like triangles going upward, but the the nasal passages doesn't really go upward. it's straight, then down. so the prongs in your nasal cannula should be facing down.
and if it's too long and feels uncomfortable, you can cut a portion of it. don't increase your oxygen amount to more than 2 Liters per minute (should be 2 or lower) or don't make any changes without the doctor's consent.

Answer 2

This Site Might Help You.

RE:
Which way do the two prongs face that you place in your nose for oxygen?
I am on oxygen for COPD. If the head gear is facing you as you are putting it on should the prongs face DOWN or UP??
I am having a difficult time figuring out the correct way to insert it in my nostrils. Please help! It is making me a crazy person.....

Answer 3

Nasal Cannula Prongs

Answer 4

The commercial plug shown is actually a different plug from your household plugs. It is known as a "high amperage 110 volt" outlet. It is designed for stuff which pulls more power than the typical household device. As far as the grounding prongs, they can be installed either way in a residential setting, although most cords are designed for the prong to be used on the bottom. This is a great question, by the way!

Answer 5

Place the nasal prongs so that they are in line with going into the nostrils. You will probably find that this is the most comfortable way. Also, if you are having difficulties with irritated nostrils, you can use non-petroleum based lubricant. Also, placing 2"x2" gauze under the tubing by your ears can help to relieve discomfort and irritation.

Answer 6

I am a nurse. The "correct" placement is for them to face down. On rare occasions, some people find it more comfortable to turn them over face up... but be cautious about this as you may not receive good oxygen flow wearing them that way.

Answer 7

The prongs should face up, with the curvature in the same direction as your nose goes.

Answer 8

where do you people get your info from? 1/2 say up the other half of you say down..
it's up. if you wear it down the air hits the bottom inside of nose drying it out. up goes right into the back of you nose. however. it really doesn't matter as long as you are comfortable. the o2 gets in your lungs both ways.
I am on 5 lpm. 2 lpm does nothing for me. its also ok to breath in with your mouth and the air still gets into lungs. it you need proof buy a $35 oxymeter and put it on you finger nd watch it go to 99%, telling you its working.

Answer 9

Nasal Cannula Placement

Answer 10

..cannula "hooks Up ( ; or Down );. It helps if you see a diagram. Different people process information differently; so you have different answers. I am going to make a mark of the correct way on the tube to help me remember! But I have been shown by a registered CRN that the "hooks" point Up ( ; facing the nose.