Fungal sinusitis
Fungal sinusitis
Could I have gotten fungal sinusitis from cpap humidifier?
Re: Fungal sinusitis
Doubtful...unless you had a bunch of mold accumulated in the humidifier.
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Machine: ResMed AirSense™ 10 AutoSet™ CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Mask: Fisher & Paykel Vitera Full Face Mask with Headgear (S, M, or L Cushion) |
Additional Comments: Back up is a new AS10. |
Re: Fungal sinusitis
I would think yes!!! if fungii were present in the humidifier chamber..
Re: Fungal sinusitis
I think it could be possible. Do you use distilled water?
Re: Fungal sinusitis
Unlikely. But keep everything scrupulously clean anyway. Do use distilled water if at all possible.
Catching it from the mask is more likely. There's "face goo" on the mask, it stays wet, and fungus could grow if you don't clean it often enough or well enough.
Catching it from the mask is more likely. There's "face goo" on the mask, it stays wet, and fungus could grow if you don't clean it often enough or well enough.
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Mask: Swift™ FX Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control |
Additional Comments: Also SleepyHead, PRS1 Auto, Respironics Auto M series, Legacy Auto, and Legacy Plus |
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