Water in Your Oxygen tubing? Here’s the fix!

by | Medical Professionals, Patients, Primary Caregivers | 192 comments

You need humidity when using your oxygen concentrator,
but you end up with all this water in your oxygen tubing.

 

How do you fix this?

 

Watch the video below for the quick and easy solution!

 

I hope you have found this information useful.
Please leave a comment below and feel free to share this with a friend.

Have a great day!
David

 

About the author: David Junga, RRT is a Nationally Board Certified Registered Respiratory Therapist and Program Director at Pulmonary Rehabilitation Associates, LLC and PulmonaryRehab.com. David has been in private practice since 1999 and loves teaching patients how to overcome their shortness of breath. https://pulmonaryrehab.com

David is also a Postural Alignment Specialist certified by the Egoscue University and Program Director at CT Pain Free. His other passion is teaching people how to eliminate chronic pain through simple yet powerful corrective exercises. http://ctpainfree.com

192 Comments

  1. Don Watson
    Don Watson on April 30, 2022 at 5:53 pm

    I am using the water trap installed like you wait but still getting water in nose piece afraid of water in my nose while asleep? What can I do??

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  2. Heidi
    Heidi on February 13, 2022 at 9:28 pm

    I’m calling first thing Tuesday morning as now that it’s winter here it’s a weekly change of hoses to keep the water at bay. I don’t remember if we received a water trap with my oxygen concentrator. At least now I know what to ask for. Will it hurt me to wait till the store is open (2days) from now?

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  3. Debbie
    Debbie on February 11, 2022 at 11:30 am

    Let’s say the water trap is full, can we empty it & reuse? Does it need washed with warm water? When should they be replaced?

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  4. Jo
    Jo on February 6, 2022 at 10:23 am

    Hi. Confused as to where put water trap cause tubing is one piece… goes from concentrator to nose.
    Thx🙏

    Reply
  5. Rebecca Peters
    Rebecca Peters on February 1, 2022 at 10:23 am

    I sent two questions about water getting in my hose and Camus with a bubbler on it. Even bought house size humidifier. Oh and even a a blocker between my hose and canula. Still water filling lines. Any other suggestions?

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  6. Amy
    Amy on January 29, 2022 at 9:39 pm

    I use these water traps and they don’t work at all! I place it in the same place as you did in the video and the water still comes up through all the tubing. I e tried so many different humidifier bottles too, nothing works. So frustrating!

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  7. Beth Saxon
    Beth Saxon on January 17, 2022 at 8:28 pm

    Why does condensation form inside the green tubing sometimes, but not all the time?

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  8. Melissa
    Melissa on January 5, 2022 at 10:01 am

    We have changed the hoses and water trap and my MIL still keeps getting water in her nasal tubing.

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  9. Ashley
    Ashley on December 27, 2021 at 6:32 am

    What do I do if I’m getting water in the tubing but, I’m not using a tubing extension? Would I still be able to use a water trap, and where would I put it in this case?

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  10. Tera
    Tera on December 21, 2021 at 3:45 pm

    Does the water trap have to be kept in any particular orientation to work correctly?

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  11. Susan Walts
    Susan Walts on October 13, 2021 at 7:56 pm

    My husbands water filter started popping apart this evening. How can I fix that?

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  12. christa mccarthy
    christa mccarthy on July 31, 2021 at 9:43 pm

    thank you for this. my husband has a trach with the mask over it at night. we, too have a lot of moisture in the 30 feet of tubing. im worried about mold. how often should the tubing be changed?

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  13. Susan
    Susan on July 31, 2021 at 7:13 pm

    Thank you for that help. I still have a question I have 50 feet of hose it is two twenty five foot hoses put together. Can I put the water trap in between those 2 lines or does it still need to be closest to the patient? Thanks in Advance

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  14. gill Cook
    gill Cook on June 17, 2021 at 4:54 pm

    I have 2 water traps on my tubing and still get waterboarded almost every night. It makes no difference how much water I put in the bottle. I cannot seem to get any help from my oxygen carrier…….I have been told I had too much humidity in my bedroom, temperature fluctuations as a possible cause, too much water in the bottle. I’ve tried NOT using the water and it causes headaches and sore throat and the phlegm is too thick and sticky to cough up. Any ideas would be helpful and I will pass them on to the many COPD groups I’m a part of.

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  15. Diane meyer
    Diane meyer on March 22, 2021 at 9:07 pm

    Thank you for your video. Very helpful.

    Reply
  16. Jes Sinatra
    Jes Sinatra on March 15, 2021 at 10:09 am

    Hello Dr . My Mfg. rep said to put the water trap next to the bottle , not to the men.Help ?

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  17. Laila
    Laila on March 14, 2021 at 10:57 pm

    Really appreciate this video it helped my mom so much

    Reply
  18. Tom Nguyen
    Tom Nguyen on March 13, 2021 at 11:16 pm

    Hi, I’m noticing that water is collecting in the tubing from the concentrator to about 1 feet before the water trap but somehow I don’t see any water in the trap itself. But the Cannula tubing itself has water collecting (from its connection to the trap to the nose piece. Would you have any suggestions?

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  19. David Walters
    David Walters on March 13, 2021 at 12:06 am

    What if you don’t use extra hose such as a nasal straight to concentrator thank you

    Reply
  20. Debbie
    Debbie on February 24, 2021 at 4:13 pm

    I watched your video Thank you .. I stopped using the trap it filled up and water started going in my tubing that next day . Damage is way done .. I bought a big humidifier for livingroom and using it now . Been about week now and what’s going on is the water that has got in my nose cavity moved seems to my ears and caused me when I laid down to get very very dizzy and Nauseous it still is making me feel sick but not dizzy several hours later .. my sister in- law mentioned to try equal parts of 50% alcohol and vinegar in my ears . Feeling somewhat better now… my fingers are crossed

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  21. Carol
    Carol on February 16, 2021 at 1:33 pm

    Can you use the tubing with moisture/water in it?

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  22. Pamela
    Pamela on February 14, 2021 at 1:19 pm

    Tried the water trap and it filled up quickly and had to be dumped which was very hard to remove cap any other suggestions?

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  23. Tonya McMillan Cruse
    Tonya McMillan Cruse on February 13, 2021 at 8:53 pm

    Thank you so much. This video was very helpful and done well. I’ve got to many issues to deal with the water in my nose so much. I watched another helpful video on cleaning and how often to clean, the humidifier bottle. Bacteria not wanted or needed here!!

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    • David Junga, RRT, PAS
      David Junga, RRT, PAS on February 17, 2021 at 3:01 pm

      Hi Tonya,
      I am so happy this blog post helped you!
      Also, we offer Pulmonary Rehab sessions via TeleMedicine to help you breathe better, get stronger and have less shortness of breath.
      Please use this link to schedule a free Zoom consultation to see how we can help you.
      Free Zoom Consultation
      I look forward to meeting you!

      Reply
      • Rebecca Peters
        Rebecca Peters on February 1, 2022 at 11:07 am

        I sent two questions about water getting in my hose and Camus with a bubbler on it. Even bought house size humidifier. Oh and even a a blocker between my hose and canula. Still water filling lines. Any other suggestions?

        Reply
    • Jane Laseter
      Jane Laseter on March 5, 2021 at 9:16 am

      I have a water trap & it’s in the correct place. It catches the water, but there is still moisture in the cannula tubing. (?) And I can still hear bubbling & gurgling thru the cannula tubing cuz that tubing is right on my ear. I can’t wear it at all then. The gurgling & bubbling is maddening. My poor oxygen tech has tried everything he knows to do.

      Reply
    • Lisa johnson
      Lisa johnson on May 9, 2021 at 11:06 pm

      I also appreciate very much this video I thought it was just me doing something wrong that was causing mine to have water in it all the time it’s never got in my canva but it stays in the green tube all the time and my daughter was telling me I need a water trap but now I know where to put it so I think I’ll just order my own thank you so much

      Reply
    • Lynn
      Lynn on May 24, 2021 at 10:23 am

      Yes, this video really explained the issue. I feel much more at ease. I was so worried about all the moisture. Don’t wanna drown at slow pace. So thanks so much for such a great little video explanation. Say hi to your patient Bob 😊

      Reply
    • Tracy Smoot
      Tracy Smoot on September 1, 2021 at 12:12 pm

      But I still get water in my nose piece

      Reply
  24. Christy
    Christy on January 6, 2021 at 9:12 pm

    Thank you! This was very helpful! My mother in law didn’t know what to do about the water in the tubing.

    Reply
    • David Junga, RRT, PAS
      David Junga, RRT, PAS on February 17, 2021 at 2:56 pm

      Hi Christy,
      I am so happy this blog post helped you!
      Also, we can help your Mother In Law with Pulmonary Rehab sessions via TeleMedicine to help her breathe better, get stronger and have less shortness of breath.
      Please use this link to schedule a free Zoom consultation to see how we can help you.
      Free Zoom Consultation
      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Robin Greif
        Robin Greif on June 20, 2021 at 10:14 am

        I want a zoom session. I got no instructions or brochure from Medstar

        Reply
    • Elaine
      Elaine on February 21, 2021 at 10:39 pm

      Is it dangerous for the person on the oxygen breathe in that to take in that water through the housing

      Reply
  25. Amanda McDowell
    Amanda McDowell on January 1, 2021 at 6:50 am

    We still get excessive amounts of water in trap. Why is it doing this.

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  26. Marilyn Young
    Marilyn Young on December 27, 2020 at 11:47 am

    I watched ur video on placement of water trap I put it on yesterday sm AMT of condensation in cannula tubing I put it at end of cannula tubing and connected to O2 tubing?????

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  27. Caroline Ericsson
    Caroline Ericsson on December 27, 2020 at 8:40 am

    How do I get the moisture out of tubing now, until they send me a water trap?

    Reply
  28. LINDA KELLY
    LINDA KELLY on December 7, 2020 at 6:13 pm

    I have my water trap just like u showed in video….I am still getting water in my canula every 3 days!! I am at my wits end…what should I do??

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  30. Danielle
    Danielle on November 16, 2020 at 8:34 am

    Do you empty the water trap or do you replace it? Asking as a categiver.

    Reply
  31. Debbie Lescanec
    Debbie Lescanec on November 13, 2020 at 12:56 pm

    We had already done the things in your video. Water is still coming all the way up to the nose. We empty the trap frequently and it’s not collecting that much water. How can we remember this?

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  32. Mike
    Mike on November 4, 2020 at 12:37 pm

    Hi David We’ve placed the water trap in the correct place but….we are still getting a considerable amount of water on the cannula side of the tubing. We had a stronger pump on the machine from another company and didn’t have this issue.(can’t use the other company for equipment)Any suggestions?

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  33. Jen
    Jen on October 29, 2020 at 4:09 pm

    Hi you say to let the trap lay flat, how do I do that walking around all day with the cannula in?

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  34. Jean Lugo
    Jean Lugo on October 23, 2020 at 11:00 am

    Hi David, I used the connection both ways, close to the cannula and then connecting small tubing for extension up near the oxygen. I’m still getting quite a lot of moisture build up in the tubing. Help!

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  35. Kathleen Burnheimer
    Kathleen Burnheimer on September 27, 2020 at 9:48 am

    Thank you for making that great video! It was very helpful. I would like to know why I had water in the tubing today and not yesterday. The weather yesterday and today are the same, 71 degrees F outside, 70 degrees in the house. Humidity 80% outside, 54% in the house. Dew point outside 64 degrees. Please let me know your thoughts! Thank you 😊

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  36. Rachel McGrath
    Rachel McGrath on September 12, 2020 at 1:44 pm

    I have the water trap however water still collects in the hose closest to my cannula. I have replaced my water trap and tubing twice and am still getting the same result. Any suggestions?

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  37. Diane
    Diane on August 24, 2020 at 11:22 am

    I placed the trap where it is recommended but I still get water in the tubing, is there something wrong with the concentrator itself?

    Reply
  38. Robin D Crable
    Robin D Crable on August 16, 2020 at 4:08 am

    Can I run my oxygen machine without water. It continues to get water in the long tubbing sometimes it’s funny because it bypasses all tubbing and is only were it goes into my nose. Weird.

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  39. Joan Pierce
    Joan Pierce on June 13, 2020 at 6:46 am

    Thanks so much. Truly my provider put it next to the machine. After a couple days I am getting extra hydrated with water dripping down nose! Appreciate you taking time to make this video!

    Reply
  40. Pamela Corcoran
    Pamela Corcoran on May 29, 2020 at 9:20 pm

    Thank you so much for the information. I’m going to call my supplier as soon as the office opens. (It’s Fri night right now.)

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    • David Junga, RRT, PAS
      David Junga, RRT, PAS on February 17, 2021 at 3:11 pm

      Hi Pamela,
      I am so glad you found this post helpful! Let’s see how I can help you further. We offer Pulmonary Rehab sessions via TeleMedicine to help you breathe better, get stronger and have less shortness of breath. Please use this link to schedule a free Zoom consultation to see how we can help you.
      Free Zoom Consultation
      I look forward to meeting you!

      Reply
  41. Sally
    Sally on April 8, 2020 at 8:44 pm

    I have moisture collecting in my cannula, at the nasal tips..how do I remove the moisture from the cannula.

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  42. Hank
    Hank on March 15, 2020 at 11:06 am

    Thanks David but my question goes one step further. I have the trap and have positioned it correctly. But when I lay on my side or tilt my head left or right a very small amount of condensation locates in the small tubing just short of the piece put in your nose. The air pushes through this small opening and makes a annoying fluttering sound that makes it impossible to sleep. I remove from my nose, pinch the end piece to clear any moisture, then start again. Again the moister builds. When sitting up, it does not do it. I know that sounds a little silly but it’s happening and I can’t figure out what’s causing it or how to stop it. Note: I’ve changed cannula three times but it’s the same with each new one. The supplier brought a new machine and no change. Help.

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  43. Joe Piekarczyk
    Joe Piekarczyk on March 4, 2020 at 12:53 pm

    Water builds up in two days to where it exits into tube. Is there a model that does not need a replacement every two days? I saw somewhere that Salter has one that never opens (good for short term usage) and one that is open able for long term use. I don’t want to break them using pliers not knowing it was not meant to open

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  44. Karla
    Karla on March 2, 2020 at 2:34 pm

    This was so useful as my provider had put it close to the concentrator. I no longer get water in the cannoli. Will show provider this video next time he comes.

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      • Flo Hodges
        Flo Hodges on January 25, 2021 at 12:28 pm

        I do glad I found this I have water in my tubing with the water catcher and my service man said there’s nothing they could do to use it dry is there something I can do to stop the water for coming in the tubing thank you my email is flo_hodges@yahoo.com

        Reply
      • Rita Kuhn
        Rita Kuhn on February 5, 2021 at 12:35 pm

        Using water trap, however continue to get water in cannula tubing. What to do?

        Reply
      • brenda coffey
        brenda coffey on February 12, 2021 at 1:46 am

        can the water go in lungs and is it dangerous ?

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    • Sherrill Mailloux
      Sherrill Mailloux on December 7, 2020 at 10:13 am

      I liked the video but the water gets into the cannula it doesn’t get into the long green tubbing,so what do I do about that

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    • Miguel A Ramirez
      Miguel A Ramirez on February 13, 2021 at 10:56 pm

      Thank you so much!! I was given one of the water catcher but no instructions, so I rigged it myself. My wife and I were, why am I still getting so much condensation until we saw your video. Again thank you so much.

      Reply
      • David Junga, RRT, PAS
        David Junga, RRT, PAS on February 17, 2021 at 3:01 pm

        Hi Miguel,
        I am so happy this blog post helped you!
        Also, we offer Pulmonary Rehab sessions via TeleMedicine to help you breathe better, get stronger and have less shortness of breath.
        Please use this link to schedule a free Zoom consultation to see how we can help you.
        Free Zoom Consultation
        I look forward to meeting you!

        Reply
  45. Michael DiCamillo
    Michael DiCamillo on February 28, 2020 at 3:03 am

    I have the water trap and it is placed in the proper place ( as per your video ) and I still get moisture coming out of the cannula at night. There is no moisture showing in the trap. The water bottle is only about 1/3 full. What else can I try? This only happens at night when I am sleeping and I wake up with water bubbling out into my nose.
    Some one asked how to clear the moisture out of the cannula tubing and I have found that if you have a nebulizer you can attach the cannula tubing to the air supply outlet on the nebulizer and turn it on, the airflow is strong enough to push the moisture out of the cannula tubing,

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  46. Lois Hepler
    Lois Hepler on February 23, 2020 at 9:52 am

    Do I clean the water trap and if so how often? Thank you Lois

    Reply
  47. Judy
    Judy on February 12, 2020 at 11:31 am

    Thank you so much I have the piece you mentioned in the video will put it on but this didn’t happen in my mother’s apartment but it happens in my house don’t know why I will try this thanks a lot

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      • Jan holland
        Jan holland on March 19, 2021 at 3:47 am

        Hi David
        I think what you guys are describing is much less water than I’m talking about. It is like a faucet it’s pouring through my cannula in to my nose and choking me. I don’t believe that a water trap will work for this problem. It’s WAY TOO MUCH WATER!! We have tried changing the humidifier but no luck. Suggestions?

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    • michelle Josephine salah
      michelle Josephine salah on December 1, 2020 at 11:54 pm

      Where should I keep t The oxegyn hose nasal tube thanks Michelle

      Reply
  48. Jo Ann
    Jo Ann on January 8, 2020 at 6:35 pm

    If there is alot of condensation in the line does it affect how much of the oxygen is delivered?

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  49. Erin
    Erin on October 30, 2019 at 10:16 am

    If I have a short tube should I go to a longer tube if I’m still having a problem with water getting through the trap into the cannula??

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  50. Tamara
    Tamara on October 6, 2019 at 2:32 pm

    I have one of these and its placement is where you’ve suggested, however the water is still coming out of the cannula. Why?

    Thank you,

    Tamara

    Reply
  51. Christopher
    Christopher on August 23, 2019 at 11:25 am

    Can or do you wash or clean the inside of oxygen tubing once water has been present? If so what is the correct way to clean the inside of oxygen tubing?

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    • David Junga, RRT, PAS
      David Junga, RRT, PAS on October 8, 2019 at 1:48 pm

      Hi Christopher,
      Usually the oxygen tubing is replaced instead of being cleaned. Please check with your oxygen supplier regarding the frequency.
      Have a great day!

      Reply
      • Pam
        Pam on September 8, 2020 at 2:19 pm

        Hi David I just wanted to land a little hint about what I do. As a retired nurse now working as a caregiver I teach people about the condensation buildup in the line with the proper placement of extra piece that you show in your video. Even in the proper place we can still get water in the Tubing. So I told them to go outside and swing it around like a lasso over their head it makes a cool sound, it’s good exercise and it does the trick..

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        • David Junga, RRT, PAS
          David Junga, RRT, PAS on May 4, 2022 at 2:07 pm

          Hi Pam, I am cracking up over visualizing this!
          Thank you for your sharing your expertise,
          David

          Reply
      • Andres
        Andres on December 6, 2020 at 10:17 am

        Hello my name is Andy and I’m having a problem with water in my tubing.i currently have a water trap and have tried everything from moving the machine to replacing tubing with no luck,is there anything else that can cause water to continue through the tubing and is there any other fix for this problem

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      • Selma
        Selma on December 17, 2020 at 8:51 pm

        I’m still getting water in the tubing using the water trap. I just moved from a very dry climate to a humid climate. What would cause this?
        Thank you

        Reply
    • Diana gaylord
      Diana gaylord on August 23, 2020 at 1:48 pm

      This was helpful but i have one of those on my hose right where you said ti put it but water keeps building up in the hose anyway

      Reply
  52. Shelley
    Shelley on August 17, 2019 at 10:00 am

    Hi, I forgot to ask previously on how to get the water drained out of the tubing. It was suggested to hang it over the shower rod and that’s not tall enough. I hung it over the living room curtain rod and it’s still not tall enough. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
    Thank you,
    Shelley

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  53. Shelley
    Shelley on August 17, 2019 at 9:56 am

    I have a water trap and have placed it both towards the front of the line and towards the end of the line. I continue to have condensation build up. Other solutions? Thanks, Shelley

    Reply
    • David Junga, RRT, PAS
      David Junga, RRT, PAS on October 8, 2019 at 1:45 pm

      Hi Shelley,
      The water trap usually goes between the long oxygen tubing and your nasal cannula.
      If you watch the video, I believe it’s demonstrated around the 1:11 minute mark.
      Have a great day!

      Reply
      • dann bunn
        dann bunn on April 1, 2020 at 2:21 pm

        thank you, but that did not stop mine . the moisture collect at in the canna tube right at the nose piece, or in the small lines leading up to it.

        Reply
      • Dorothy Ler
        Dorothy Ler on September 13, 2020 at 11:33 am

        I’m getting water on both sides of the water trap. Also have water coming out of my 50ft hose from the bottle and going thru to my canula

        Reply
      • Shirley R Harter
        Shirley R Harter on November 2, 2021 at 12:30 am

        mine is hooked up correctly also no water in trap but boy does the nasal cannula and my nose has a lot

        Reply
  54. Millie
    Millie on July 3, 2019 at 3:08 pm

    Yes but water droplets sit in tubing and I noticed it gets cloudy so I have to change tubing every couple of days. Certainly do Not want my oxygen going through that! Have up yesterday and took water bottle off!

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  55. Mary Faulkner
    Mary Faulkner on July 3, 2019 at 12:51 pm

    Does the water in the line displace the amount of oxygen coming through? Doesn’t it effect the amount of moisture you’re inhaling? Are either of these things true Even if the trap isn’t full?

    Reply
  56. Helen Smith
    Helen Smith on April 27, 2019 at 7:27 pm

    Thank you i thought I was going to have to go to the hospital till I goggled the question and there was You thank you ever so much

    Reply
      • Elizabeth
        Elizabeth on October 28, 2019 at 1:33 pm

        Hi, I just use short tubing cuz my concentrator is pretty close to my bed so I don’t need the long to be I still get a lot of that condensation I’m at waking up at night because the water is running into my nose. So where would I put the water trap then the only place would be next to the water bottle itself? Thank you

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  57. Estene
    Estene on January 6, 2019 at 3:01 pm

    I found you post and am singing hallelujah. Don’t like being waterboarded in my sleep. Thank you !!!!

    Reply
      • Lenna McDaries
        Lenna McDaries on December 12, 2019 at 2:17 pm

        I use a water trap at the end of my. Candle. I still wake up with water in my nostrils. Sometimes I’m strangled

        Reply
  58. Jenn
    Jenn on July 1, 2018 at 5:39 pm

    How should the water trap lay with the hose? Vertical or horizontal?

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    • David Junga, RRT, PAS
      David Junga, RRT, PAS on July 2, 2018 at 10:04 am

      Hi Jenn, great question. The water trap is usually placed on the floor in a horizontal position. Have a great day!

      Reply
      • SuperMom
        SuperMom on June 11, 2019 at 11:22 pm

        Hi David, thank you for the video and explanation! However, I still have the problem of my water coming up my tubing through the night. I noticed this problem now that we are in “summer” (I’m from Ohio). Not so much during winter. Also, how can I dry out the actual nasal tubing? Sometimes I don’t get water, but it gargles All night Long! Ahhh! Anything else I can do? Add more tubing? Hang the tubing? I’m desperate! I have green tubing attached to concentrator, then water trapper, then nasal tubing. Is this right? Please help!
        Thank you so much!

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      • Mark
        Mark on April 23, 2020 at 3:22 pm

        Does the water collecting in the tubing create a resistance to oxygen flow? I am concerned that this situation is causing further difficulty in
        my wife’s breathing.
        Thank You

        Reply
      • Jenny
        Jenny on October 11, 2021 at 11:04 am

        If the water trap is supposed to be by the nasal cannula, it cannot lay on the floor. So where does it go?

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  59. christine
    christine on February 21, 2018 at 2:07 pm

    thank you for that info I was given one by my supplier but was never told what it was or how to use it!

    Reply
      • Katherine Kaiser
        Katherine Kaiser on October 24, 2019 at 10:36 am

        I’m concerned about the air flowing over the water that stays in the tubing, does this water create risk of infection.

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  60. Sandy
    Sandy on February 21, 2018 at 6:41 am

    Good to know we’re doing it right. My question though is once the water collects in the tubing, how do you get it out?

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    • David Junga, RRT, PAS
      David Junga, RRT, PAS on February 22, 2018 at 9:48 am

      Hi Sandy, usually you have to twist either end off. It can be very tight so Patients have told us they use a rubber gripper to open it.
      I will try to make a quick video about this for everyone.

      Reply
  61. Tiffany
    Tiffany on February 20, 2018 at 8:18 pm

    Thank you! Would have never known to ask.

    Reply
    • David Junga, RRT, PAS
      David Junga, RRT, PAS on February 22, 2018 at 8:24 am

      You are very welcome Christine. So may people have asked us about it, we decided a quick video would really help.

      Reply
  62. Paulette Parker
    Paulette Parker on February 20, 2018 at 5:19 pm

    In have that piece that suppose to catch the water in the tubing and mine does not work, water get though that up though the other tubing into my nose is there something else that can be used

    Reply
    • David Junga, RRT, PAS
      David Junga, RRT, PAS on February 22, 2018 at 9:52 am

      Hi Paulette, there could be a few things causing this. Is the water trap filled up? Is the water trap placed on the end of the nasal cannula?
      Also, you could ask your oxygen provider for a new one and replace it. I hope this helps!

      Reply
      • Diane Reynolds
        Diane Reynolds on January 15, 2022 at 12:59 pm

        I have the same problem and have done everything you mentioned. I also keep my water trap vertical. Somehow it totally skips the trap and goes into the canula. How can this be? What to do?

        Reply
  63. Cindy
    Cindy on February 20, 2018 at 12:44 pm

    Do you have a fix for fogging in the car. It gets bad where you cannot see out the window unless we crack the window to clear. Dan has an active liquid oxygen portable and 3 more in trunk to help

    Reply
    • David Junga, RRT, PAS
      David Junga, RRT, PAS on February 20, 2018 at 3:53 pm

      Hi Cindy, that is a very interesting question. Have you tried using your cars A/C to help defog the car?
      I would ask your oxygen supplier if anyone else has this issue and what has helped them.

      Reply
      • Suz
        Suz on September 15, 2019 at 8:02 pm

        I don’t understand where to place the water trap…

        Reply
        • David Junga, RRT, PAS
          David Junga, RRT, PAS on October 8, 2019 at 1:48 pm

          Hi Suz,
          The water trap usually goes between the long oxygen tubing and your nasal cannula.
          If you watch the video, I believe it’s demonstrated around the 1:11 minute mark.
          Have a great day!

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  64. Susan Wedell
    Susan Wedell on February 20, 2018 at 12:17 pm

    I use a BiPAP Machine. I assume I would remove the water trap when I hook up my BiPAP each night?
    Thank You,
    Susan

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    • David Junga, RRT, PAS
      David Junga, RRT, PAS on February 20, 2018 at 3:51 pm

      Hi Susan, great question!
      I would check with your BiPAP supplier, since BiPAP usually comes with it’s own humidification.

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  65. rebecca l garvey
    rebecca l garvey on February 20, 2018 at 11:31 am

    thank you very much this was really useful info

    Reply

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