Vicks VapoPads

[cyberfiche]

Vicks VapoPads are made to be put on the intake vents of Vics humidifiers. Does anyone know if it's ok to put one of these next to the filter on the intake of my ResMed machine?

- cyberfiche

[SarcasticDave94]

I think I would not do that. The possibility of gumming up the CPAP internals isn't worth the risk.

[Deborah K.]

Here's what in the Vicks Vapo Pads:

Ingredients
Menthol , Eucalyptus Oil , Cedarleaf Oil ( Myristica Oil ) , Nutmeg Oil , Thymol .

I would not use them beside the pap machine.  It's possible that small amounts of those oils would get inside your machine.  

Also, if you put them right against the air intake vents you could block the machine from allowing enough air to get through, and might overwork your machine's motor.

I would not risk it.

[G. Szabo]

Plastic parts in your machine swallow these essential oils and swell.

[cyberfiche]

Wow, these are some great points! I will definitely not be using the Vicks VapoPads or any other products like that with my machine. Thanks so much ApneaBoard community!!

- cyberfiche