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by Hannibal 2
Mon Jul 21, 2025 4:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ResMed QuietAir exhalation vent mold concerns
Replies: 6
Views: 277

Re: ResMed QuietAir exhalation vent mold concerns

Thanks for finding, but I think that's an old document as I can't see any ff mask newer than F10.

It's interesting though.
by mlmollenkamp
Mon Jul 21, 2025 3:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ResMed QuietAir exhalation vent mold concerns
Replies: 6
Views: 277

Re: ResMed QuietAir exhalation vent mold concerns

I believe the other masks are covered in mask-disinfection-sterilization-guide_amer_eng.pdf.
by Hannibal 2
Mon Jul 21, 2025 2:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ResMed QuietAir exhalation vent mold concerns
Replies: 6
Views: 277

Re: ResMed QuietAir exhalation vent mold concerns

... products in general. If the process is approved for reusing masks between patients I'm sure it would kill anything that's present on the mask, mold or otherwise. I get plenty of supplies under Medicare, but if I were buying out of pocket I'd do what I used to do, I'd accumulate several used ...
by mlmollenkamp
Mon Jul 21, 2025 2:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ResMed QuietAir exhalation vent mold concerns
Replies: 6
Views: 277

Re: ResMed QuietAir exhalation vent mold concerns

... products in general. If the process is approved for reusing masks between patients I'm sure it would kill anything that's present on the mask, mold or otherwise. I get plenty of supplies under Medicare, but if I were buying out of pocket I'd do what I used to do, I'd accumulate several used ...
by Hannibal 2
Mon Jul 21, 2025 9:32 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ResMed QuietAir exhalation vent mold concerns
Replies: 6
Views: 277

Re: ResMed QuietAir exhalation vent mold concerns

It is not mold, it's staining, from pushing thousands of moist air containing tiny particles through it . And as usual Nick is full of shit. The only potential air that comes back through it would be: The first breath or two used ...
by Dog Slobber
Mon Jul 21, 2025 8:35 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ResMed QuietAir exhalation vent mold concerns
Replies: 6
Views: 277

Re: ResMed QuietAir exhalation vent mold concerns

It is not mold, it's staining, from pushing thousands of moist air containing tiny particles through it . And as usual Nick is full of shit. The only potential air that comes back through it would be: The first breath or two used ...
by Hannibal 2
Mon Jul 21, 2025 4:46 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: ResMed QuietAir exhalation vent mold concerns
Replies: 6
Views: 277

ResMed QuietAir exhalation vent mold concerns

... mask much quieter, which is great for me and also doesn't disturb my wife. However, I've seen a video that points out that it can be a haven for mold growth. The vent cannot be dismantled, so it makes it almost impossible to clean, I'm not sure if it would easily dry if soaked. The part is not ...
by McSleepy
Fri Jul 04, 2025 2:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Stomach Sleep - best sleep ever, but shoulders destroyed
Replies: 13
Views: 10703

Re: Stomach Sleep - best sleep ever, but shoulders destroyed

... know very well) is the custom mouth guard (everything I do for my sleep therapy is custom): I buy those $2.50 silicone trays from Amazon and mold them to fit my teeth. I only use one - on my lower jaw, and just between the teeth (protect your gums!) Eventually, you get trained to bite on ...
by jsmit86
Wed Apr 23, 2025 5:47 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Choosing a replacement cpap
Replies: 8
Views: 75552

Re: Choosing a replacement cpap

... why I was having issues with the water chamber, but they said the inside of the machine was contaminated, but not what that was. There was no mold smell, or any other evidence that was visible. I suspect that there was some issue with the heater plate that was causing the issue. My DME thought ...
by ozij
Mon Mar 24, 2025 10:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need help deciding between F&P Evora, or the Resmed f40
Replies: 4
Views: 26138

Re: Need help deciding between F&P Evora, or the Resmed f40

My concerns with the f40 are-[....] Also the non removable foam filter from what I’ve read is a pain in the butt to clean and can build up mold and dirt over time. Not sure what you mean by "non-removeable foam filter" but, if it's the foam in the elbow, here's my experience with the F30 elbow, ...
by CygnusX1-apap
Mon Mar 24, 2025 5:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need help deciding between F&P Evora, or the Resmed f40
Replies: 4
Views: 26138

Need help deciding between F&P Evora, or the Resmed f40

... the lack of a top of head adjustment point. Also the non removable foam filter from what I’ve read is a pain in the butt to clean and can build up mold and dirt over time. I’ve done so much research and watched sooo many videos. Hoping to get some better insights via real users here on a forum ...
by Conrad
Mon Mar 24, 2025 6:22 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: F20 elbow mold
Replies: 1
Views: 8217

Re: F20 elbow mold

Is the foam some sort of gasket or what?

"I followed the manufacturers instructions on cleaning exactly. It says to soak all pieces, including the elbow, and let air-dry."

What did you use to soak your stuff in?
by ttrani01
Sun Mar 23, 2025 2:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: F20 elbow mold
Replies: 1
Views: 8217

F20 elbow mold

... noticed a piece of foam inside that I was only able to remove with a fork. To my shock, the entire foam piece was covered in what I believe to be mold. I followed the manufacturers instructions on cleaning exactly. It says to soak all pieces, including the elbow, and let air-dry. The problem is ...
by Conrad
Wed Mar 05, 2025 8:10 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Beware of defective ineffective filters.
Replies: 17
Views: 39625

Re: Beware of defective ineffective filters.

... would be no particulates in your air which is not possible. All year round there is dust. The skin of humans produces quite a bit of it. Here mold spores are part of life in this dank damp environment even with AC and air purifiers. Breathing in the air from a CPAP machine is not breathing ...
by ejbpesca
Tue Mar 04, 2025 10:22 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Beware of defective ineffective filters.
Replies: 17
Views: 39625

Re: Beware of defective ineffective filters.

... would be no particulates in your air which is not possible. All year round there is dust. The skin of humans produces quite a bit of it. Here mold spores are part of life in this dank damp environment even with AC and air purifiers. Breathing in the air from a CPAP machine is not breathing ...