CPAP Equipment Maintenance & Cleaning: Guide to Reaching Maximum Hygiene

A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine maintains open airways as the patient sleeps. The CPAP machine, mask, tubing, and humidifier may become breeding grounds for germs as they collect moisture and other pollutants over time. Equipmentnot kept clean may cause various health problems, such as skin irritations and respiratory infections, and compromise treatment efficacy.