have Strep-can't use my cpap

[newname]

I've been sick since Christmas and have strep. My throat is on fire. This is day 5 of Penicillin. Throat getting a little better, however the air from cpap blowing down my throat causes more dryness and soreness.
Also how and what do I have to sanitize besides the mask to make sure the strep does not linger?

[Sir NoddinOff]

Whew, that's a tough one. I'm going to bump this up, so some senior member can offer advice.

[herefishy]

I am just losing a nasty head cold, and found that putting a cough lozenge in my mouth before turning on my machine really helped the soreness and dryness.

[Julie]

If you use good mask wipes I wouldn't worry about re-infection. Your body will still have some antibiotic left to begin with, your immune system will be ramped up (does that by itself and the bacteria don't live just anywhere for very long.