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by Callietallie
Fri Dec 25, 2015 8:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Lung irritation - detergent odor
Replies: 21
Views: 10491

Re: Lung irritation - detergent odor

Thanks for the concern. I have been to doctor. They ruled out any significant cardiac event on Monday. Had a stress test yesterday; waiting for results. They said if there was anything life threatening they would not send me home. They sent me home and I'm waiting till Monday for results. I was just...
by Callietallie
Fri Dec 25, 2015 8:02 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Lung irritation - detergent odor
Replies: 21
Views: 10491

Re: Lung irritation - detergent odor

Reservoir tank
Hose
Hard plastic part of face mask
Soft outside part of mask (not inside grey part they said not to get wet)

It's how I've always washed it. Soak in soapy water then rinse. I think I did not do an adequate job of finding this time?
by Callietallie
Fri Dec 25, 2015 7:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Lung irritation - detergent odor
Replies: 21
Views: 10491

Lung irritation - detergent odor

I have had my cpap for many years and for the most part use it without issue. However, last Saturday I cleaned it with dish soap and I don't think I rinsed it well enough. That night there was a definite odor or the detergent (joy lemon ultra). The next morning I experienced chest tightness and shor...