Is your CPAP machine making you sick?
Using a dirty continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) system can lead to illness. Germs can grow in the mask or in the water reservoir in the CPAP pump. Cleaning the CPAP system regularly will help reduce illness risks. The CPAP mask, water chamber, and tubing should be washed with hot, soapy water every morning. The CPAP headgear and filter should be washed once a week. There are also two types of machines that automatically sanitize CPAP components at the touch of a button.
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