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I am looking for advice regarding CPAP and infectious disease.  A couple weeks ago I came down with a Staph infection, or MRCA, in my nostril.  I have not used my CPAP machine since then as I have been waiting for the infection to clear up.  I am concerned that the CPAP may have been the source of infection.  If this is the case, I am concerned about going back to using the CPAP in fear of being re-infected.  Is anyone knowledgable about MRCA and whether it can be transmitted through the tubing and/or mask and, if so, how does one sanitize to ensure it does not re-infect its user?

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Corey, I wanted to respond to your SoClean inquiry. First, let me say that I do have a connection with the company. That said, my use of the SoClean predates that affiliation.

I've been a CPAP user for about 7 years and, especially at the beginning, have had to deal with sinus issues. Some of those issues were no doubt connected to my heavy seasonal allergies. Others I feel, were connected to my CPAP use. (Actually I should say misuse, being that I was somewhat negligent in keeping up with the cleaning of my machine.)

In my case, I feel that the SoClean seriously curtailed my sinus problems. No miracle cure here, but a big difference. Before the SoClean, my equipment would sometimes get pretty malodorous and the reservoir would get slick on the inside (sorry to gross you out). That doesn't happen at all any more. I find that the SoClean does what it claims to do: deep cleans my system in an easy to deal with fashion.

On the con side of the coin, for me it took a little while to get used to the initial scent left in the machine from the sanitizing process. Also, I'm not a big fan of more stuff piling into my already cramped bedroom, so I was a little hesitant to add one more thing to my night stand.

All & all, I feel that these negatives are far outweighed by the positives, and yes, I would definitely recommend the SoClean.

P.S. Please check out this brief piece on staph infections: http://www.betterrestsolutions.com/MRSA-Has-Met-Its-Match_b_22.html

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