Tube Feeding Tips: Odor Solutions |
Udderly PracticalWe recently had this e-mail from an Oley member regarding a bad smell at her stoma site: My doctor says it’s a low-grade infection and nothing to worry about. I tried a round of antibiotics and triple antibiotic cream, which did not help at all. I have had a feeding tube for two and a half years with no problem until five months ago. I tried several different things to get rid of it. This is what worked: I put a layer of Udderly Smooth udder balm on first and then a folded square of toilet paper around the site. In a couple of days the smell was gone. The itching stopped immediately. I’ve had a little bit of odor back, but it is still a remarkable difference for the better. I have had a BIG improvement since I started the Udderly Smooth. I would welcome any correspondence through e-mail. —Coleen Neeley One of our clinician advisors also made this suggestion: What some of our patients do—if they are using a dressing—is get oil of peppermint/wintergreen from a pharmacy and put a drop on the dressing, which should help with masking smell. |
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33rd Annual Oley Consumer/Clinician Conference