{"id":8494,"date":"2021-08-12T19:36:26","date_gmt":"2021-08-12T23:36:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:10028\/uncategorized\/what-to-do-if-your-cpap-or-bipap-machine-has-been-recalled\/"},"modified":"2022-08-18T21:16:07","modified_gmt":"2022-08-19T01:16:07","slug":"what-to-do-if-your-cpap-or-bipap-machine-has-been-recalled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/napolilaw.lemonadestand.org\/en\/article\/what-to-do-if-your-cpap-or-bipap-machine-has-been-recalled\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do If Your CPAP or BiPAP Machine Has Been Recalled"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chronic respiratory diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma affect millions of people worldwide. To date, there are around<\/span> 235 million people l<\/span><\/a>iving with asthma all over the world. Those who have been exposed to certain environmental factors such as exposure to the 9\/11 World Trade Center attacks have been shown to be at a higher risk for developing chronic respiratory diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chronic Respiratory Diseases<\/span><\/h2>\n

Besides having to cope up with lifelong pharmaceutical treatments, those suffering from chronic respiratory diseases have to face another risk\u2014sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a condition that causes a person to abruptly stop breathing during sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sudden gagging and gasping for air are commonly experienced symptoms of sleep apnea. Many underlying factors including weakened airway muscles can cause sleep apnea. It causes poor sleep quality and can also cause anxiety in many people suffering from the condition.<\/span><\/p>\n

People diagnosed with sleep apnea will benefit most from the use of a CPAP or BiPAP machine to regulate breathing while asleep. These machines work to deliver continuous streams of pressurized air that helps a person breathe normally during sleep. A CPAP or a BiPAP machine is essential for those suffering from sleep apnea.<\/span><\/p>\n

Philips Recall<\/span><\/h2>\n

Recently, Philips issued a statement for the recall of some CPAP and BiPAP models because of the breakdown of the material known as polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam. This material is used to minimize vibration, resulting in lesser sound production when the machine is turned on.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, the breakdown of this material can cause particles to enter the lungs and exacerbate existing medical conditions. Users have reported the presence of black debris in the devices\u2019 air pathway that the users might inhale. If inhaled, it can be life threatening if lodged in the lungs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Steps to Take If You’re Affected by the Recall<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re affected by the recall you should take the necessary steps:<\/span><\/p>\n