About 30 - 45 days after beginning use of philips dreamstation cpap machine a sore developed in my nostril.I would use saline gel and antibiotic ointment on it.It would heal briefly but it would come right back in a day or two.On (b)(6) 2021 when this cpap machine was recalled i went to my md and purchase a new dreamstation 2 that was not part of the recall.The sore in my nostril has healed and has not returned.I always clean and care for my machine, hose, and mask as advised.I did not initially link the sore to the cpap.I had thought it was all the kn95 mask i have been wearing as a healthcare worker causing me to have more sinus drainage.However, i am still a healthcare worker and i wear kn95 mask each day at work still.The only difference now is the new cpap machine.Thus, it is my belief that the particles or fumes from the sound abatement foam in the original (now recalled) philips dreamstation has been causing this long term irritation of my nasal passages and the sore in my nostril was the most prominent result of this irritation.Fda safety report id# (b)(4).
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