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Re: CPAP and Recurrent Sinus Infections

Posted by sickntired on April 03, 2007 at 15:12:10:

In Reply to: Re: CPAP and Recurrent Sinus Infections posted by tomjax on March 29, 2007 at 03:30:48:

It would be ignorant to think that a mask or hose filled with months of bacteria build-up or a humidifier with stagnant water would not cause any health issues. This is common sense and is also what the respiratory therapist tells the patient when they are set up with a CPAP.

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