“Can my CPAP machine aggravate my sinus infection?”
I use a home CPAP machine to deal with sleep apnea. I have a bad sinus infection. Can the CPAP aggravate my infection? What precautions should I take?
2 Answers
InfectiousDiseaseSpecialistCPAP
Absolutely. There is the risk of bacterial overgrowth that can cause both allergic reactions and infection. It should be cleaned regularly according to the manufacturer recommendations.
Yes should be cleaned daily and mask tubes as scheduled
