Hair Dryer Use

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jwoceanside
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Hair Dryer Use

Post by jwoceanside » Tue Feb 05, 2019 8:32 am

Is it advisable to use a hair dryer on your CPAP tubbing and other parts after a cleaning/washing

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Okie bipap
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Re: Hair Dryer Use

Post by Okie bipap » Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:14 am

I wouldn't try it. The hair dryer gets too hot. If it has a cool setting that only blows cool air, then it may be OK, otherwise, no.

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LSAT
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Re: Hair Dryer Use

Post by LSAT » Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:45 am

Why?? Air drying is fine

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Dog Slobber
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Re: Hair Dryer Use

Post by Dog Slobber » Tue Feb 05, 2019 11:53 am

Take a look at how dirty and dusty the air intake of your hair dryer is.

You're going to go through the trouble of cleaning your hose, then blow alkyds of unfiltered air into it. If you must dry it, put it back on your CPAP and run the mask fit for 5 minutes.

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