You’ve been using your CPAP machine religiously for months, maybe even years. It has become a part of your nightly routine, and you couldn’t imagine not having it. But one day, you start to notice some unusual symptoms. Could you have an infection? If you or someone you know uses a CPAP machine to treat …
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When you start using a CPAP machine to treat sleep apnea, it’s common to worry the first few nights about infections or side effects that it can cause. A CPAP machine can cause infections, but only if you do not maintain proper hygiene and clean it regularly. The most common infection symptom from a CPAP …
CPAP therapy is considered the gold standard in treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) because it is safe, non-invasive, and- most importantly- effective. CPAP infection symptoms include sinus and respiratory infections, allergic reactions (leading to coughing, sneezing, sore throat, and runny nose), pneumonia (inflammation of the lungs), or bronchitis. These are all undesirable to say the …
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Continuous positive airway pressure therapy (CPAP) uses a machine to help a person with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) breathe more easily during sleep. CPAP machines increase air pressure in your throat so that your airway won’t collapse when you breathe in. This may also make your bed partner sleep more comfortably. As a sleep apnea …
Build Your Kit: The CPAP Cleaning Supplies You Should Always Have on Hand Read More »
As part of CPAP therapy, an individual wears a mask that provides continuous air pressure while sleeping to help their airways remain open. As a result, the sleep apnea patients’ airways don’t collapse, allowing them to get a good night’s sleep. However, you might have heard about respiratory infections being caused by a dirty CPAP. …
Risks Associated with a Dirty CPAP: Is Illness One of Them? Read More »
You have just been diagnosed with sleep apnea, and just like any other person diagnosed with a specific disease, you are searching about the side effects and potential risks of the prescribed therapy. In this case, it’s using a CPAP machine. When you are new to CPAP therapy, you might stress out thinking about the …
In the United States, sleep apnea is common. This occurs when the upper airway gets blocked repeatedly during sleep, reducing or completely stopping the airflow. This condition is called obstructive sleep apnea. Central sleep apnea is caused when the brain fails to send the signals necessary for breathing. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is generally …
You just woke up and started getting ready for work but feel an annoying skin irritation on your face. When you look in the mirror, you notice redness around your face and mouth. What’s that? A CPAP rash (ugh). A CPAP rash is common when you have just started using a CPAP machine or bought …
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Taking a shower or bath in the morning is a great way to start your day. Your CPAP equipment needs a refreshing dip and good hygiene routine as much as your body does. Regular maintenance of your CPAP machine can help it function properly. Hoses, humidifiers, and masks can be a breeding ground for bacteria …
