are sleep apnea machines dangerous?
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CPAP Dangers & Risks Risks are rare but include stomach discomfort and bloating. If you experience any one of these complications, stop using your CPAP machine immediately. One potentially fatal danger of CPAP use is the development of meningitis.
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The CPAP itself is initially a sterile device. The plastic and metal parts will not cause illness on their own, and germs will not be present there when the machine is new. Once you start using it, any germs inside the mask, tubing, or device are your germs.
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Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), used to treat obstructive sleep apnea, is relatively safe but does come with a few possible side effects.
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The AAP has reviewed research on apnea monitors and found no evidence that they impact the prevention of SIDS in healthy babies. And a recent study found the new wearable monitors are often inaccurate, sending panicked parents and their babies to the hospital for unnecessary procedures.
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The FDA reported that devices claiming to clean, disinfect or sanitize CPAP devices or accessories (such as masks, tubing, headgear) using ozone gas or UV light are not legally marketed for this use by the FDA in the U.S. According to the FDA, it is unknown if these CPAP cleaners are safe and effective.
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According to Research by the National Institute of Industrial Health in Japan, despite the popularity of using an alarm clock, waking up to a jolting noise can be bad for your heart. Waking up abruptly can cause higher blood pressure and heart rate.
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Sleep apnea may increase risk of blindness. Countless studies have linked sleep apnea to severe health consequences such as high blood pressure and heart disease. A new study now suggests screening sleep apnea sufferers for glaucoma.
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In addition to some minor injuries, the ab belts can be very harmful to some people. Even quality ab belts can interfere with pacemakers and defibrillators, so most companies will warn people with internal electronic devices not use the ab belt.
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If all of that sounds aggravating, there are some CPAP cleaning machines you can buy. The SoClean 2 is our current top pick. It guarantees elimination of 99.9% percent of CPAP germs, bacteria, and other pathogens naturally and safely without chemicals or water.
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While they're generally safe, the NCCIH warns that magnetic devices can be dangerous for certain people. They caution against using them if you also use a pacemaker or insulin pump, as they might cause interference.
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In any case, oxygen is important for the heart. Lack of oxygen, even during sleep puts too much pressure on your cardiovascular system, and eventually it can weaken. Even if you do not currently suffer from any of these conditions, there are still good reasons to treat your sleep apnea and wear your CPAP machine.
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Commonly found in medications for pain., anxiety, and for sleeping, drugs with muscle relaxants tend to worsen obstructive sleep apnea as well as enhance side effects, such as even louder snoring. The back of the throat is already too relaxed with sleep apnea, as it makes air difficult to get through during sleep.
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People with untreated sleep apnea have a higher rate of death from heart disease than those without sleep apnea or with treated sleep apnea. Using CPAP therapy over an extended period of time can protect you from heart problems and reduce your chance of dying from them.
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Waist trainers can harm your organs. They can put added and unwanted pressure on the midsection, limiting blood and oxygen flow to vital organs which can be dangerous. The added pressure and tightness makes breathing harder and puts you at risk for passing out.
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Sleep apnea is rarely a direct cause of death, but it can lead to a wide range of other potentially fatal health problems. The condition is known to increase the chances of high blood pressure, stroke, obesity, diabetes and heart attacks.
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Continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, does not reduce the risk of heart attacks or other cardiovascular emergencies in sleep apnea patients with heart disease, the researchers say. Obstructive sleep apnea causes breathing pauses, sometimes 30 times or more each hour, during sleep.
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BiPAP machines have similar low range pressure zones as APAP and CPAP, but they offer a higher peak pressure flow of 25. Thus, this machine is best if you need moderate- to high-pressure ranges. BiPAP tends to be recommended for sleep apnea as well as Parkinson's disease and ALS.