Allergic contact dermatitis due to use of a continous positive airway pressure mask - A rare case report

Authors

  • Syed Yousuf Ali Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences Hyderabad
  • Aishwarya Reddy Nimmakayala Shadan Institute Of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbr.v5i2.496

Abstract

Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is commonly used to treat various respiratory conditions including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It is now the treatment of choice for patients with sleep apnea syndrome (SAS). Several side effects related to the use of nasal CPAP are described in the literature. Mask interface related issues can be an important determinant of adherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy and the side effects can cause patients to discontinue this effective therapy. We report a case of 72 year old man who used nasal CPAP for 6 months for the treatment of OSA and developed allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) from a CPAP nasal mask.

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Author Biographies

  • Syed Yousuf Ali, Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences Hyderabad
    Department of Dermatology & STD
  • Aishwarya Reddy Nimmakayala, Shadan Institute Of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad
    Department of Dermatology & STD

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Published

2014-02-28

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 2 (2014): Feb

Section

Case Report

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Allergic contact dermatitis due to use of a continous positive airway pressure mask - A rare case report. Int Jour of Biomed Res [Internet]. 2014 Feb. 28 [cited 2026 Mar. 9];5(2):145-7. Available from: https://ssjournals.co.in/index.php/ijbr/article/view/957