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A member asked:

Which way is a cannula supposed to go in?

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Dr. Anifat Balogun answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Oxygen delivery: I think you are asking about the 2-pronged oxygen or air delivery nasal cannula. Simply follow the curve of the cannula prongs as you place it into the nose. Check with the respiratory therapist for exact placement and adjustment as necessary to decrease nasal crusting, stuffiness and risk of bleeding.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 5/16/2012

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Need doctor's help! will nasal oxygen cannulas irritate your nose?

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