Thoughts re:Inline bacterial/viral filters I’ve used for years Airlife 001851
Thoughts re:Inline bacterial/viral filters I’ve used for years Airlife 001851
I’m surprised this doesn’t seem to have been discussed here, but I’ve plugged the Airlife 001851 filters onto the end of my CPAP hoses for probably a decade. They’re not terribly expensive by the case if you shop around (under $2/each), only mildly restrictive if you swap in a new one weekly, spec’d to filter >99% of bacteria and viruses, and so also must capture larger particles as well.
I used them with one of the now recalled Philips Respironics self destructing foam machines, and I now wonder if these filters saved me from injury.
With some machines I would think pressures may need to be slightly increased, but my Resmed APAP seems to auto-adapt to the slight restriction from the filters without any intervention.
I think they’re a reasonable precaution/prophylactic measure to guard against pollution, infections, whatever microbial nasties might decide to breed in the machine/hose/reservoir, and self-destructing foam.
Thoughts?
(Note: I have no relationship with the manufacturer, just a satisfied customer sharing info.)
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Re: Thoughts re:Inline bacterial/viral filters I’ve used for years Airlife 001851
I think they’re an unnecessary precaution.
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Machine: AirCurve™ 10 VAuto BiLevel Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
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Re: Thoughts re:Inline bacterial/viral filters I’ve used for years Airlife 001851
Agreed.
I will add that anything inserted in the way of the air flow can/will obstruct the machine from detecting and treating events. One way to tell is to sleep a few nites w/o the obstruction to see how your data changes.
As the filter gets clogged with moisture it obstructs even more.
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Humidifier: HC150 Heated Humidifier With Hose, 2 Chambers and Stand |
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Re: Thoughts re:Inline bacterial/viral filters I’ve used for years Airlife 001851
Bacteria filters have been discussed many times. 621 hits - https://www.google.com/search?q=bacteri ... e&ie=UTF-8
They seem to be of no value in preventing viral or bacterial infections. Some claim they help with allergies.