Further research, though, is needed to support these claims.
BasicCPAP cleaning instructionsinclude the following:
This cleaning standard can be hard to maintain.
Therefore, some people never clean their equipment.
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Infection Risks
CPAP has been around for more than 35 years.
Millions of people use the therapy nightly.
The risk ofcontracting an infection from CPAP equipmentseems relatively small.
However, there are very few research studies into the relationship between unsanitary equipment and infection.
CPAP use, mask choice, or humidifier use had no impact on the prevalence of infections.
There is no conclusive evidence that unsanitized CPAP machines lead to infections.
However, regular cleaning is an easy way to reduce the potential risk of infections.
For decades, these cleaning standards have proven adequate in preventing widespread respiratory infections associated with CPAP use.
However, there is concern over the use of these devices.
Federal law describes it as a “toxic gas with no known useful medical software.”
Ironically, exposure to it may compromise the body’s ability to fightrespiratory infections.
Lumin
Lumin uses UVB light to clean and sanitize CPAP machines.
It costs $200 to $269 and doesn’t require replacement parts.
To use, place the mask or water chamber in the sliding drawer to clean.
This equipment promises to kill 99% of bacteria with UV light.
In addition, it works quickly, delivering a dose of sanitizing light in just five minutes.
it’s possible for you to also use it to cleandentures,hearing aids, and toothbrushes.
The rig may create an unpleasant smell within the equipment, but this may not be harmful.
Unfortunately, it only cleans the surfaces directly exposed to the light and could lead to inadequately disinfected equipment.
Opaque materials may interfere with the efficacy of the cleaning.
It is theoretically possible that the UV light may deteriorate the plastics of the CPAP equipment.
Summary
CPAP sanitizing machines can be used to disinfect CPAP devices.
Disclosure: Product samples were provided byCPAP.comfor review purposes.
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