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Re: CPAP & Colds

Posted by Cue Miller on March 12, 2001 at 08:19:19:

In Reply to: Re: CPAP & Colds posted by Empty Nester on March 11, 2001 at 18:11:42:

CPAP does not make colds worse or somehow magically turn them into respiratory infections. Cold viruses are generally self-limiting, unless your body defenses are weakened by other causes (such as not using your CPAP). Humidity from a CPAP humidifier can keep the airways moist and allow the body's natural defenses to work better on colds -- and make you feel better.

Ask your RT exactly how the use of CPAP makes colds turn into respiratory infections. Then post it here.

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