Does CPAP equipment like the AirSense 10 really contain bacteria if not properly cleaned?
Unfortunately, the answer is yes. In a clinical report from the Journal of ClinicalSleep Medicine, bacteria were recovered in 9 of 11 tests from the breathing tubes of CPAP devices fitted with humidifiers.
Which microorganisms were tested?
Their Results Summary: Various pathogen species were used for disinfection testingand the SoClean 2 in all testing facilities/species resulted in a minimum average Log 3 reduction (99.9% Disinfection) with many tests performing over a Log 4 reduction (99.99% Disinfection).