Common Philips CPAP side effects such as aerophagia, nasal inflammation and skin irritation typically go away after a few days. Severe symptoms associated with recalled Philips CPAP machines include cancer, respiratory issues and organ damage.
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In general, Philips CPAP side effects share the same common side effects with other CPAP machines. Some side effects may come and go or surface later during treatment.
Initially, users who first start using a CPAP may have trouble sleeping the first few nights or weeks as they get used to sleeping with the machine. Most side effect complaints have to do with discomfort from wearing the mask or improper air pressure.
Make sure you talk to your doctor about any CPAP side effects. Some may be alleviated with adjusting the pressure or using a different mask. If you don’t tolerate CPAP treatment well, you may ask your doctor about alternatives to CPAP to treat sleep apnea.
Most CPAP side effects are mild and go away on their own over time or with minimal intervention. However, Philips warned of potential serious or life-threatening side effects caused by recalled devices, including a link between its CPAP and cancer.
In July 2022, Philips released a study of the link between its devices and cancer. According to Philips, “Based on 13 epidemiological studies identified from the systematic literature review, no association has been established between use of PAP devices, including Philips Respironics PAP devices, and risk of cancer in patients with OSA.”
Philips issued a CPAP recall in June 2021 because sound abatement foam used to keep machines from being too noisy or vibrating could break down or degrade. Broken down foam particles or gases emitted from the foam could enter the body through the device airway.
Ingested or inhaled foam particles or chemical gases may lead to carcinogenic, toxic or respiratory side effects. Philips found toxic chemicals in particles and gases, including: Toluene diamine, toluene diisocyanate, diethylene glycol, dimethyl diazine and phenol, 2,6-bis (1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-(1-methylpropyl)-.
Because recalled devices may cause potentially serious side effects, several people who used Philips’ recalled devices are filing Philips CPAP lawsuits. The lawsuits claim Philips manufactured a defective device and failed to adequately warn of the risk.
Proper use and care of your CPAP machine can help prevent some mild CPAP side effects.
Some studies suggest using a CPAP may help people with sleep apnea lose weight. For example, a study in the New England Journal of Medicine found people with sleep apnea who used CPAP had significant reductions in body fat and BMI compared to those that didn’t.
Another study found calorie restriction paired with CPAP use showed promising results. Dr. Yuanjie Mao and colleagues conducted the 2019 study at the University of Arkansas for Medical Studies and found that patients with sleep apnea who used a CPAP machine while restricting calories achieved more weight loss that those who used a calorie reduced diet alone.
Weight loss isn’t the only potential benefit of using CPAP for people with sleep apnea, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. It can prevent several health risks associated with untreated sleep apnea.
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