Is SoClean making my chest hurt?

[bibslady]

I finally bought a SoClean machine. I used the machine and that night, it was a bit "smelly', but I worked through it and got to sleep. However, the next day, my chest hurt so much, it was like my lungs felt over-extended! The more I moved around the more it hurt. Thankfully I have a desk job and was able to get through the day. When I got home, it still hurt and I was short of breath. I went to bed. The next day (today) is much better. Just a little short of breath, but pain is almost gone.

Has anyone else experienced such a thing? Thank you.

[Xntrick]

Hello, I’m new here but I believe the FDA is advising against using SoClean & other products like it. Read here: http://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-an ... one-gas-or

[zorki1c]

If you have read many posts here you would know the general consensus is SoClean is socr@p. Soap and water is a much better method of cleaning your gear. ResMed say using SoClean voids their warrantee.

[zonker]

I finally bought a SoClean machine. I used the machine and that night, it was a bit "smelly', but I worked through it and got to sleep. However, the next day, my chest hurt so much, it was like my lungs felt over-extended! The more I moved around the more it hurt. Thankfully I have a desk job and was able to get through the day. When I got home, it still hurt and I was short of breath. I went to bed. The next day (today) is much better. Just a little short of breath, but pain is almost gone.

Has anyone else experienced such a thing? Thank you.

sorry that you had this happen. hope you feel better.

having said that-

soclean?!?!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

it's not highly regarded here. see the following-

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=178654&p=1344054&hi ... n#p1344054

viewtopic/t178427/SoClean2-Lesson-Learn ... it=soclean

or just use the search box to find any number of posts about it. i'm sorry you were taken in by advertising. and i hope it's not too late to return for a full refund.

good luck!

[Julie]

I'd see your MD if possible to be sure you're ok (ozone is not a desirable inhalant at any time).

[Goofproof]

It's probably caused by a change in your posture. By taking that $300.00 from your wallet and giving it to shysters, has been known to affect leaning when walking. No I did not say, Learning while walking.

Send it back to them for a refund, Walk Proud again! Jim

[Okie bipap]

Any residual ozone in the equipment can damage your lungs. Send the thing back and get your money back.

[palerider]

I finally bought a SoClean machine.

Horrible mistake, send it back.

I used the machine and that night, it was a bit "smelly', but I worked through it and got to sleep. However, the next day, my chest hurt so much, it was like my lungs felt over-extended! The more I moved around the more it hurt. Thankfully I have a desk job and was able to get through the day. When I got home, it still hurt and I was short of breath. I went to bed. The next day (today) is much better. Just a little short of breath, but pain is almost gone.

Has anyone else experienced such a thing? Thank you.

Resmed has stated that using it can void the warranty on the machine, and as mentioned, the FDA recommends against them.

[chunkyfrog]

Chest???
I would think the pain would be lower, and in the back.
Baby: you got reamed.

[bibslady]

Thank you everyone for your advice and links. After reading some of the FDA links, it sounds like the ozone may have singed my lungs. I am still short of breath and there is still pain, but not as bad as the first day. Calling my Pulmonology Dr. tomorrow. I will be packing up the SoClean machine today and shipping it back tomorrow. I've only had it a week, so I'm hoping for a refund.

Thanks again everyone!

[RippingLegos]

Good, glad you are sending it back!

[Midwest_non_sleeper]

Glad you're getting looked at by your doctor. Ozone is not to be trifled with.

Ozone, or O3, is a highly reactant oxidizer that is harmful to humans if inhaled. Please see the following well done EPA site regarding the adverse health effects of inhaling Ozone:

https://www.epa.gov/ozone-pollution-and ... population

[ChicagoGranny]

I will be packing up the SoClean machine today and shipping it back tomorrow.

First, you need to call and get a Return Authorization number to put on the package and inside the package. Without this, you'll probably never get a penny back.

[bibslady]

Yep, got the RMA and they sent me a label. It went back via Fed-X today. I'm feeling much better now. Still having a few residual effects, but much better. Thank you everyone!

[ChicagoGranny]

Yep, got the RMA and they sent me a label. It went back via Fed-X today. I'm feeling much better now. Still having a few residual effects, but much better. Thank you everyone!

You could possibly do tens of thousands of people a big favor by reporting an Adverse Event to the FDA - https://www.fda.gov/safety/reporting-se ... roblem-fda