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CPAP Usage for Sleep Apnea
Hi I am using Philips Dream Station Auto CPAP machine with Oronasal mask from almost 1 yr now for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (AHI is 31.4). Question is I am unsure to continue with it or not bcoz of this ongoing black fungus issue. Few reports say using prolonged use of masks will lead to black fungus problem. I had been diagnosed for Covid in Aug 2020 (Was Asymptomatic and recovered). Pls advise on use of CPAP Machine usage presently.
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Cpap can be continued
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Continue using CPAP. Contact your machine seller on instructions for sterilization of mask
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
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13 yrs exp
Chennai
Sterilize the mask at regular intervals as prescribed by the CPAP machine supplier
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Dr. Jitendra Rajput
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Indore
Continue CPAP with Routine maintenance and cleaning of your machine & Mask
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