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What Causes Lung Infection After Using CPAP Machine?

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Posted on Mon, 7 Nov 2016
Question: Good evening I have been using a CPAP machine for the pass 6 year. about 2 yrs ago I developed a cough and have been coughing up yellow mucus. My lung show fluid in the smallest tubes. I have had an upper GI done and it also showed some mucus. Can these symptoms be caused by my CPAP machine?
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
CPAP machine is unlikely to cause these.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No, CPAP machine can not cause these.
Possibility of infection is more likely.
So you might need antibiotic again after consulting your doctor.
Also discuss about starting mucolytic and expectorant drugs.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Lung Infection After Using CPAP Machine?

Brief Answer: CPAP machine is unlikely to cause these. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. No, CPAP machine can not cause these. Possibility of infection is more likely. So you might need antibiotic again after consulting your doctor. Also discuss about starting mucolytic and expectorant drugs. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.