Mask Allergic Reaction, Possible?

2Tim215 · Post by **2Tim215** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 3:49 pm

Hello, Hope everyone is well. I haven't been doing so good so knew where to come for advice! I have what I would consider a strong Latex allergy. Recently I was refitted with a new mask which I believe will work out. But shortly after using it, approx. 4-5 days, I broke out with SEVERE Hives all over my body except my face, hands, and feet.
I don't believe there are any latex materials on the "nasal pillow", but I don't know if there are any Latex materials on the rest of the mask/head gear.
The mask is the ResMed AirFit N10 Wide. Has anyone else ever had an allergic reaction to a CPAP mask or the one I use now? I have the better filters rather than the basic ones for my machine and have been using this machine for a few years. Only thing new that we can figure out is my mask. I only seem to "break out" after waking. I had to be admitted in the hospital due to how bad it was.
Appreciate all replies and kind opinions!

LSAT · Post by **LSAT** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 3:54 pm

There are mask liners that fit a variety of masks....I'm not sure if there are any for pillow masks.

palerider · Post by **palerider** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 5:04 pm

2Tim215 wrote:I have what I would consider a strong Latex allergy. Recently I was refitted with a new mask which I believe will work out. But shortly after using it, approx. 4-5 days, I broke out with SEVERE Hives all over my body except my face, hands, and feet.
I don't believe there are any latex materials on the "nasal pillow", but I don't know if there are any Latex materials on the rest of the mask/head gear.
The mask is the ResMed AirFit N10 Wide. .!

all I can say for sure is that this is in the back of the manual:
The mask system does not contain BPA, PVC, DEHP or phthalates.
This product is not made with natural rubber latex.

I would have thought that if it was a reaction to the mask, you'd have a reaction closer to the mask contact points.

2Tim215 · Post by **2Tim215** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 6:24 pm

palerider wrote:
2Tim215 wrote:I have what I would consider a strong Latex allergy. Recently I was refitted with a new mask which I believe will work out. But shortly after using it, approx. 4-5 days, I broke out with SEVERE Hives all over my body except my face, hands, and feet.
I don't believe there are any latex materials on the "nasal pillow", but I don't know if there are any Latex materials on the rest of the mask/head gear.
The mask is the ResMed AirFit N10 Wide. .!
all I can say for sure is that this is in the back of the manual:
The mask system does not contain BPA, PVC, DEHP or phthalates.
This product is not made with natural rubber latex.

I would have thought that if it was a reaction to the mask, you'd have a reaction closer to the mask contact points.

I think you have made a great analysis. With what you shared I am going to cross the mask off the list. Just that it keeps happening to me every morning when I wake up. Even since I was released from the hospital I start to itch and huge, small, circles, etc. Hives start developing over my whole body except as you pointed out the face, hands, and feet. They gave me those EpiPen needles that I have to carry with me now. I appreciate your reply, thank you for taking the time to share that information!

palerider · Post by **palerider** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 6:34 pm

2Tim215 wrote: I think you have made a great analysis. With what you shared I am going to cross the mask off the list. Just that it keeps happening to me every morning when I wake up. Even since I was released from the hospital I start to itch and huge, small, circles, etc. Hives start developing over my whole body except as you pointed out the face, hands, and feet. They gave me those EpiPen needles that I have to carry with me now. I appreciate your reply, thank you for taking the time to share that information!

I hope it gets better for you, and/or you figure out what is triggering the problem, and can avoid it.

I wish I had other information to give, but I don't even have a guess... just what I could find doing a search about the mask and latex. my thought was "I'd be surprised if there were latex in there, given some peoples allergy to it, let me see if I can find anything on the web".

chunkyfrog · Post by **chunkyfrog** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 7:53 pm

Hardly anything medical is made of latex any more.
Especially cpap equipment!

Nyre · Post by **Nyre** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 8:06 pm

2Tim215 wrote:Hello, Hope everyone is well. I haven't been doing so good so knew where to come for advice! I have what I would consider a strong Latex allergy. Recently I was refitted with a new mask which I believe will work out. But shortly after using it, approx. 4-5 days, I broke out with SEVERE Hives all over my body except my face, hands, and feet.
I don't believe there are any latex materials on the "nasal pillow", but I don't know if there are any Latex materials on the rest of the mask/head gear.
The mask is the ResMed AirFit N10 Wide. Has anyone else ever had an allergic reaction to a CPAP mask or the one I use now? I have the better filters rather than the basic ones for my machine and have been using this machine for a few years. Only thing new that we can figure out is my mask. I only seem to "break out" after waking. I had to be admitted in the hospital due to how bad it was.
Appreciate all replies and kind opinions!

Did you recently change laundry detergent?

BlackSpinner · Post by **BlackSpinner** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 8:22 pm

Did you wash everything well? And rinse it well? Use distilled water in the humidifier?

Hives are systemic so it doesn't matter where you are exposed, they can show up all over. It doesn't matter how I get exposed they cover my face and hands and then try to meet in the middle. Thankfully I rarely get them because I have no clue what triggers them.

Wulfman... · Post by **Wulfman...** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 8:59 pm

I'd be thinking about what I had eaten lately among other things.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-cond ... n-20014815

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Hives and angioedema can be caused by:

Foods. Many foods can trigger reactions in people with sensitivities. Shellfish, fish, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs and milk are frequent offenders.
Medications. Almost any medication may cause hives or angioedema. Common culprits include penicillin, aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others), naproxen (Aleve) and blood pressure medications.
Common allergens. Other substances that can cause hives and angioedema include pollen, animal dander, latex and insect stings.
Environmental factors. Examples include heat, cold, sunlight, water, pressure on the skin, emotional stress and exercise.
Underlying medical conditions. Hives and angioedema also occasionally occur in response to blood transfusions, immune system disorders such as lupus, some types of cancer such as lymphoma, certain thyroid conditions, and infections with bacteria or viruses such as hepatitis, HIV, cytomegalovirus or Epstein-Barr virus.
Genetics. Hereditary angioedema is a rare inherited (genetic) form of the condition. It's related to low levels or abnormal functioning of certain blood proteins that play a role in regulating how your immune system functions.

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archangle · Post by **archangle** » Sun Mar 22, 2015 5:27 am

Do whatever your doctor said. In addition:

Even if you're not alergic to the mask materials, maybe there's some sort of manufacturing residue on it. Give it a really good wash. Disassemble it, wash it really good with some mild soap. Rinse really well.

ResMed says not to, but personally, I would wash everything in the dishwasher. No dishes, hottest wash cycle you've got, no heated try, extra rinse, normal dishwashing detergent, no rinse aid. Then wash it again with no detergent.

Don't wash the headgear or any foam parts in the dishwasher.

Be sure there's nothing dusty or otherwise nasty near the air intake on the CPAP machine. Change the filters, just for the heck of it.

Consider the sheets, blankets, pillows, laundry detergent, bed clothes, things in the bedroom, cosmetics, skin lotions, bath soap, shampoo, etc.

New hoses are cheap if it's not a heated hose.

Maybe try sleeping in another room some night (with CPAP) for a comparison.

Maybe even one night without CPAP. Or lying in bed reading, watching TV, computering, etc. for a long time.

49er · Post by **49er** » Sun Mar 22, 2015 5:54 am

2Tim215 wrote:Hello, Hope everyone is well. I haven't been doing so good so knew where to come for advice! I have what I would consider a strong Latex allergy. Recently I was refitted with a new mask which I believe will work out. But shortly after using it, approx. 4-5 days, I broke out with SEVERE Hives all over my body except my face, hands, and feet.
I don't believe there are any latex materials on the "nasal pillow", but I don't know if there are any Latex materials on the rest of the mask/head gear.
The mask is the ResMed AirFit N10 Wide. Has anyone else ever had an allergic reaction to a CPAP mask or the one I use now? I have the better filters rather than the basic ones for my machine and have been using this machine for a few years. Only thing new that we can figure out is my mask. I only seem to "break out" after waking. I had to be admitted in the hospital due to how bad it was.
Appreciate all replies and kind opinions!

What about the Elan Cloth Nasal Mask listed in my profile? Without it, I would quite pap therapy a long time ago.

Best of luck in solving your problems.

49er

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hives2 · Post by **hives2** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 3:01 pm

Hello: I had the exact same reaction! I found you because I was researching this topic because it's the only new thing in my life - it must be the Latex - they asked me if I was allergic to latex when they installed the machine and I said no. I guess I am. 4-5 days after using sever hive break out all over - horrible!! I hope you solved your issue and if you could post an update that would be great. Thanks and wishing you well.

RubySnooze · Post by **RubySnooze** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 3:50 pm

Another thing to watch out for: a lot of headgear is made of neoprene. The American Contact Dermatitis Society's 2009 "Allergen of the Year."

Neoprene is made from a toxic mix of several chemicals. They are essentially "cured" into the material and can't be washed out.

My reaction started where the neoprene came in contact with my body, but quickly spread all over. Not nice stuff.

Best of luck in figuring things out!

SewTired · Post by **SewTired** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 5:42 pm

Let's assume it is the mask. Get a Sleepweaver mask instead. If you are still having issues, then you can rule out the mask immediately.

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