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  • 20/02/2025

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I'm using a Philips Dream Station Auto CPAP machine with an oronasal mask for almost a year now because I have obstructive sleep apnea with an AHI of 31.4. I've been hearing about this black fungus issue caused by prolonged mask use and I'm not sure if I should keep using it. I was diagnosed with Covid back in August 2020, but I was asymptomatic and recovered fine. Can you advise me on whether I should continue using the CPAP machine right now?

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Dr. Dr Ranjith Darla

Dr Ranjith Darla

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  • MBBS
  • 3+ Yrs
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you can minimize your risks by maintaining cpap regularly, use distilled water in your humidifier

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