This Cann-Ease Nasal Moisturiser is a popular product in the USA and is suitable for use in the nasal passages, lips and skin,  and oxygen users will find it helpful for any skin irritation caused by the cannulas.  There is nothing in the ingredients that is unsafe for breathing or mask and oxygen cannula damage.  In fact the product was developed by Dr. Tony E. Jones, Professor at the University of Colorado, who also formulated other branded products such as Blistex® and Clearasil® but this particular product is manufactured primarily for CPAP, BiPAP, non-invasive ventilator and oxygen patients.

The gel is water-based and the 1oz (25g) tube goes a long way and when applied inside the nasal passages it should not leave a sticky residue. 

For use in the nasal passages this is especially beneficial to people who use nasal pillows types of mask that go inside the nostrils, oxygen users and also for anyone troubled by the hairs in the nose causing a tickling sensation, to minimise this annoying irritation. 

It will also help people who get the 'dreaded itch' on the nose itself which is caused by the air pressure causing the very fine hairs on the skin to move - in which case it is advised to apply the cream liberally without rubbing it right into the skin. 

As well as moisturising and healing the skin, this is a safe product that can be applied to dry lips, with no risk that comes with petroleum jelly products products (like Vaseline or Vicks) which can lead to lipoid pneumonia - see this article on our website.... Why Petroleum Jelly (like Vicks and Vaseline should NOT be used with CPAP or Oxygen.

Cann-Ease say:-

Benefits of Cann-Ease™…

• The ORIGINAL nasal moisturizing gel

• Water based gel that does not contain oils, scents, artificial colors, petroleum based products, silicones or emulsifiers

• Works on contact and provides immediate relief!

• Improves patient compliance and the effectiveness of humidification devices

• Alleviates irritation caused by friction from cannula 

• Isotonic - Will not sting sensitive tissue when applied

• Hypoallergenic

• Specifically formulated to relieve discomfort of long term oxygen therapy

• Effective on dry nasal passages caused by low humidity, nasal drying medications, infusion therapy and allergy remedies

• Apply to lips to prevent and treat chapped-lips

Not just for nasal passages

Cann-Ease Nasal Moisturizing Gel is recommended for Adults and Children for:

• Sore tender Nose and Nasal Passages for Oxygen Therapy Patients and CPAP, BiPAP and non-invasive ventilator masks
• Stuffy itchy noses due to allergies, winter dryness
• Epistaxis due to allergies, oxygen therapy, or thin nasal membranes
• Irritation of nose, around ears and face caused by nasal cannula, CPAP / BIPAP masks
• Dry, Crusted Nasal Membranes
• Dry, Cracked Lips and to keep lips moist

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Ingredients...

• Aloe Vera Gel... has a long, well developed history of topical protection from dryness and irritation.
   
• Allantoin... increases the water binding capacity of skin, helping to protect tissue from desiccation. It also possesses the ability to debride necrotic ( ead) skin and scaly tissue.
   
• d-Pantothenol... is a precursor to pantothenic acid, a vitamin of the B-complex group. Disturbed function of skin requires higher levels of this vitamin to resist further damage and speed natural repair of tissue.
   
• Other Ingredients... are designed to buffer the pH to physiological range, stabilize ingredients, and preserve the product from bacterial contamination.  Please note that the product contains no artificial colors, perfumes or petroleum based ingredients and is therefore not contraindicated for use with plastics or rubber materials in nasal cannula tubing or fittings.
   
• This product is not tested on animals.

​Safe...

• Water-Based Gel – Normal breathing causes the cilia to move, exciting the muscles at the base of the cilia to excrete mucous. Water-insoluble ingredients like dimethicone and organic oils found in other products paralyze the muscles at the base of the cilia and normalmucous excretion is interrupted.
• Oil Free –Products that contain oils are water-insoluble, presenting a risk of a patient developing Lipoid Pneumonia should the oil molecule reach the lung. Cann-Ease is Oil Free
• Petroleum Free – Products that contain petroleum ingredients are water-insoluble, presenting a risk of a patient developing Lipoid Pneumonia should the oil molecules reach the lung.  Cann-Ease is Petroleum Free
• Fragrance Free – Cann-Ease will not cause an allergic reaction to a fragrance.
• No Coloring – Cann-Ease will not cause an allergic reaction to a food dye. Users prefer using a clear gel.

Directions for Use…

Apply Cann-EaseTM Nasal Moisturizing Gel as needed to dry, irritated areas of the nasal passages. Apply Often to keep areas moist until dryness improves.  Continue use as desired to prevent further dryness from recurring.

Toxicity/Allergy Information….

The Ingredients in Cann-EaseTM Nasal Moisturizing Gel are virtually non-toxic.  To date there have been no reports of any unpleasant or adverse reactions.  In rare instances, a patient may manifest hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. In those cases, discontinue use and consult a physician immediately. 

ORDERS

Shipping

We try our best to ship all orders received by us Monday-Friday on the same working day if received before 12 noon, and more often than not orders processed before 3pm will be despatched the same day whenever possible.  Weekend or UK bank holiday orders are sent out the next working day.  An automated email is sent when products have been despatched so please check your spam box and add us to your safe senders list.  Also, if you do not receive an email confirmation, please check that you have typed the correct email address in your account.

All orders are sent via 1st class mail within the UK.  Masks and some other more expensive products are always sent via 'signed for' insured delivery and cannot be left in 'safe' places, but there is the option for an alternative shipping address when processing the orders. 

Delivery charges are worked out automatically by weight and you can clearly see the delivery charges before making a payment.  On the rare occasion delivery charges are miscalculated by the website, a refund will be sent, as it is not our policy to make money on postage charges and neither do we add the cost of delivery into the price and offer so-called  'free delivery' like some sites and Ebay pressurise sellers to do! 

Wherever possible with larger parcels, we try to re-use boxes to keep shipping costs down and protect the environment.

If a product is out of stock and the order contains multiple items, the 'in stock' items will be sent immediately and further items will follow upon arrival with no further postage charges incurred.  

Important for International Orders

We can ship most products internationally, but all prices are in UK British Pounds and if paying by debit or credit card the bank will automatically convert to the current conversation rate.  Likewise, if you choose the Paypal option, they will convert into your currency for you as payment is made.  

International orders are sent via tracked Airmail, and whilst we're happy to ship internationally, we cannot be held responsible for any delays at Customs at your end, or charges that may be added in your own country, such as customs fees and import tax on delivery, which are determined by your country’s import laws and are beyond our control. Therefore, it is the customer’s responsibility to pay these charges, and certain courier companies will not be able to deliver the goods to you without pre-payment of any charges. From our experience, it appears to be randomised as to which parcels incur extra charges, but please know that all accompanying paperwork is filled in correctly when shipping and there is nothing more we can do, as much as we'd like to.

If you purchase from us out of the UK or you move to another country after purchasing products, please be aware that the warranty for CPAP machines, masks and parts from the manufacturers are under warranty  with the manufacturer based in the UK, so you will be responsible for sending the product back to us and will need to pay postage to get the product back to you after exchange or repair, as the manufacturer will not pay for shipping in any country outside of the UK.

RETURNS

Masks, CPAP machines and and most other products are exempt from a refund or exchange unless faulty due to health and hygiene issues - as stated in our 'Terms and Conditions', and in particular due to the risk of cross contamination as they cannot be re-sold. The Consumer Contracts Regulations 28.(3)(a) confirms exemption as follows:-  "exemption in the case of a contract for the supply of sealed goods which are not suitable for return due to health protection or hygiene reasons, if they become unsealed after delivery."

Unopened (sealed) products in their original packing can be returned within 14 days for a refund of the product cost, but the purchaser is to pay the return postage, and we would advise retaining proof of postage. This excludes any faulty goods, for which postage will be reimbursed.  A full refund for the price of the product will be issued when received by us, less the original postage charges when the order was sent to you.

VAT DECLARATION/INFORMATION

Most of the products we sell are eligible for Zero Rated VAT in the UK, and in order to qualify, you should meet the criteria for the following HMRC VAT Declaration:-

1. You or the person you are purchasing on behalf of have "a condition that the medical profession treats as a chronic sickness, that is a long term health condition" (sleep apnoea and sleep disordered breathing, which require therapy, are such conditions).
2. "The goods or services are for the personal or domestic use of the customer."

Please note, you do not need to be registered as disabled or in receipt of any other benefits in order to be eligible for VAT relief - you only need to meet the criteria of the above 2 points.

We cannot advise on individual cases, but more information can be found on HMRC’s website under notice 701/7 on the following link  https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vat-notice-7017-vat-reliefs-for-disabled-people. 

If you are not eligible for Zero Rated VAT then please make sure that the VAT Relief box in unticked so that VAT is applied to the order.

If you are purchasing on behalf of someone else who meets the above criteria, you must provide their name and address, and you will be prompted of this during the checkout process.

Customers living outside of the UK do not pay UK VAT charges, so please leave the the VAT Relief box ticked.  However, we cannot be held responsible for any additional costs incurred when the products reach your own country.

If you are purchasing with the intention of re-selling any products, you are liable to pay VAT on all products so you must untick the 'zero rate eligibility' box which will add VAT to your order.

Any products that our not eligible for zero rate VAT, will not display the VAT Declaration, and VAT will be added at checkout.