Question 1

what does a nurse do when a g-tube is clogged?

Accepted Answer

Irrigate; move: A gastric tube can be clogged by the high-sugar viscous nutrition or medications sent through them. When clogged, a nurse will irrigate them to dissolve or dislodge the blockage, or reposition the tube to get it flowing again. Rarely it needs replacement.

Question 2

i recently got an hsg done and was told both of my tubes are clogged. i am going on my 3rd day bleeding excessively, is that normal?

Accepted Answer

HSG: Heavy bleeding should not be a consequence of this x-ray. The cervix is grasped with a clamp and this could cause bleeding, usually not for 3days. Call your doctor.

Question 3

what causes clogged in naso gastric tube?

Accepted Answer

Food or mucus: Anything from your stomach can potentially clog an ng.

Question 4

how long does it take for a percutaneous nephrostomy tube to get clogged and are there recent papers on this matter?

Accepted Answer

Nephrostomy: There is no specified time frame - it really depends on what is draining. Infection is the biggest issues rather than clogging.

Question 5

my ears have been clogged for a few weeks and wondering if hydrogen peroxide is safe to use to clean them out if i've had tubes put in as a child?

Accepted Answer

No: No, please do not put hydrogen peroxide in your ears. If they feel clogged, but no other symptoms like pain in ears, or fevers, then try an oral antihistamine or decongestant to see if that helps. If not, see your primary care physician or ENT doctor.

Question 6

is it possible for a sinus infection to last 6 months or more or a eustachian tube to be clogged for 6 months or more?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Chronic: Inflammatory sinus disease is not uncommon. This is a complex topic that may include bacterial and fungal infections, allergic inflammation, super antigens, and other chronic inflammatory conditions. Eustachian tube dysfunction can also be chronic for years or even a lifetime under certain conditions.

Question 7

i have bilat ear tubes. the right ear tube is clogged. can this be done with ear drops?  instead of replacing the tube?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: An ENT doc can also sometimes push a tiny probe through the tube opening to remove the clog. Adults that are willing to sit still for the procedure find this a simple process, many kids will cooperate for it also.

Question 8

i recently saw an ent because my eustacean tubes are clogged for a couple of months & i can't unclog them by blowing. no damage to drum. he was very unconcerned, & prescribed flonase. can this really work? other advice also welcome! thanks so much?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, it will work if you have allergic rhinitis or any viral inflammatory rhinitis as the cause (most likely) of clogged eustachian tubes.

Question 9

i have been to an ent and eustachian tube is clogged. it's been clogged for about 4 months. the ent gave nasonex (mometasone) and nothing had changed.  help?

Accepted Answer

See allergist: Although nasal steroids such as Nasonex (mometasone) often help relieve nasal congestion, the wrong technique often renders it less effective. Be sure you aim the nozzle towards the ear side of the nose and , contrary to what the package insert says, don't breathe the aerosol in while spraying. It will take a few days to work.  If this didn't , ask your doctor to consider using dymista.

Question 10

decadron (dexamethasone) drops for new ear tube that's clogged. the drops hurt a lot when i put them in. is there anyway to make it hurt less?why does is hurt so bad?

Accepted Answer

Giving otic drops: This may be an adverse reaction from the medication itself. Try premedicating with Ibuprofen or tylenol (acetaminophen). I often find that warming up the drops by rolling the bottle between your hands helps with the discomfort/dizziness that can occur with administration of the medication.

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What does a nurse do when a g-tube is clogged?

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I recently got an hsg done and was told both of my tubes are clogged. i am going on my 3rd day bleeding excessively, is that normal?

A member asked:

What causes clogged in naso gastric tube?

A member asked:

How long does it take for a percutaneous nephrostomy tube to get clogged and are there recent papers on this matter?

A member asked:

My ears have been clogged for a few weeks and wondering if hydrogen peroxide is safe to use to clean them out if i've had tubes put in as a child?

A member asked:

Is it possible for a sinus infection to last 6 months or more or a eustachian tube to be clogged for 6 months or more?

A member asked:

I have bilat ear tubes. the right ear tube is clogged. can this be done with ear drops? instead of replacing the tube?

A member asked:

I recently saw an ent because my eustacean tubes are clogged for a couple of months & i can't unclog them by blowing. no damage to drum. he was very unconcerned, & prescribed flonase. can this really work? other advice also welcome! thanks so much?

A member asked:

I have been to an ent and eustachian tube is clogged. it's been clogged for about 4 months. the ent gave nasonex (mometasone) and nothing had changed. help?

A member asked:

Decadron (dexamethasone) drops for new ear tube that's clogged. the drops hurt a lot when i put them in. is there anyway to make it hurt less?why does is hurt so bad?

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