[Equipment] Cleaning cpap equipment with mentol or pepermint oil

[scalemaster34]

Do wonder if there is a benefit form something like Eucalyptus.... might get use to the smell, but it should still have the sinus congestion benefits.

But the best treatment with these oils seems to be from us with a humidifier of some sort. And putting the oils directly in a CPAP humidifier is a no go.

And from one health article "When they’re inhaled in small doses for brief periods, most are generally considered safe. If you inhale them in high doses or for long periods, you may experience dizziness, a headache, and nausea."

So a drop or two on a wafer is probable ok, but once you get use to the smell and you start needing to up the dosage... it could be harmful. Might be better to only use it when you need it?

[Big Guy]

I'm with all the others, in regards to NOT putting anything other than just water in the reservoir. 

I've never felt the need for anything to spice up the air I'm breathing, but the suggestion of something lying outside the air intake sounds reasonable enough.

[SarcasticDave94]

I'd be within the group that will consider adding some scented oils to a cotton ball or other material and have it outside the intake if I choose to add it at all. Nothing but water in the humidifier tub.

[ger365]

I tend to agree not putting EO's in the water.
BUT, I do it from time to time...dilute the EO with a carrier!
I don't think you should use the stronger oils like the mints, etc...If you should use precautions on putting on your skin, you probably don.t want to inhale anything to strong.
I prefer to put 1 drop of ie...lavender on the filter if thats to strong when you turn your unit on, pre mix it with a carrier and put it on cotton etc...
But, only do this if you have knowledge of the craft for your own safety...