Miilions Of CPAP / BiPAP Machines Recalled Due to Toxic Foam: Could Cause Cancer

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Posted: June 15, 2021

Millions of CPAP machines are being recalled by Phillips Respironics.

Degrading Foam used may give off Toxic Byproducts that could cause Cancer.

Oral Appliances are an excellent alternative to CPAP for mild to moderate sleep apnea.

Visit www.ThinkBetterLife.com for information on comfortable oral appliances as an alternative to CPAP.

Over 90% of patients offered a choice between CPAP and Oral Appliances prefer comfortable oral appliance over CPAP.  

 

Oral Appliances are considered a First Line Treatment for mild to moderate sleep apnea and a second line treatmewnt for severe apnea in patients who do not want or tolerate CPAP!

 

Ira L Shapira DDS, D,ABDSM, D,AAIPM, FICCMO, MICCMO

Past Chair, Alliance of TMD Organizations    

Diplomat,  Academy of Integrative Pain Management

Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine

Diplomate, American Board Sleep and Breathing

Regent, Master & Fellow, International College of CranioMandibular Orthopedics

Board Eligible, American Academy of CranioFacial Pain

Professor Neuromuscular Orthodontics and CranioMandibular Orthopedics  University of Castellon

Dental Section Editor, Sleep & Health Journal

CranioFacial Pain Section Editor, CRANIO: Journal of Craniomandibular and Sleep Practice

Member, American Equilibration Society

Member, Academy of Applied Myofunctional Sciences

Member, Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

Life Member, American Dental Association
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PHILIPS RESPIRONICS RECALL

On June 14, Philips Respironics issued a recall notification for an estimated 3-4 million bi-level PAP, CPAP and mechanical ventilator devices in response to potential health risks related to the sound abatement foam component in these devices.

 

Philips is advising patients using affected BiLevel PAP and CPAP devices to discontinue use of their device and work with their physician or DME provider to determine the most appropriate options for continued treatment. Philips advises physicians to explore alternative treatment options for patients.

 

As patients and physicians navigate this recall, we encourage you to reach out to referring physicians to offer support as they look for alternative treatment options for patients.
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CPAP Alternatives,
Sleep Apnea Treatments