I've never used the cleaning stuff they are talking about that would damage the foam, but just in case, I've placed a filter[1] in the tubing. It actually makes breathing with it a bit harder -- which is kind of stupid of me to do, considering the CPAP is made to make breathing easier. But I'm only doing this because I fear the thought of just inhaling toxic fumes every night.
The perfect storm of this recall plus the pandemic induced supply chain disruption and the chip shortages has made it really difficult for me to find a ResMed AirMini travel CPAP to buy in Europe. Pretty tired of having to lug the full-sized AirSense 10 around. Must be worse for the people who can't even get a normal, homebound CPAP, though.
Only a few places sell CPAP machines via international shipping (medical equipment yadda yadda), and the ones I've found do not have them in stock either.
I have one of these. Registered for the recall very early on. Once in a while I get an email saying "we're working with the FDA to see you get the very best care!"
According to my sleep specialist, they're most concerned about cleaning products degrading the foam. I haven't use them, so the Drs. recommendation was to continue to use the machine. Risk/benefit and all that.
Yeah, my machine was up for replacement BEFORE this recall due to aging (7 years old.) I've been waiting forever for what Philips stated in the recall will be a 'refurbished' machine.
I was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea some years ago. After dealing with the machine for a few months, I decided to do some research on it. It turns out that simply moving your jaw forward when you sleep will keep the airway open if you don't get that much obstruction in the first place. Now I just sleep with a mouth guard, and it works great. Plus it's much more convenient for travel, since these days I only carry a 19-liter backpack with me, no matter where I go or how long I'm gone for.
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According to my sleep specialist, they're most concerned about cleaning products degrading the foam. I haven't use them, so the Drs. recommendation was to continue to use the machine. Risk/benefit and all that.