How long does it take for a defective sleep apnea device to cause cancer?

Before delving into the subject, it is important to mention that not everyone who used a defective Philips CPAP, BiPAP, or ASV sleep apnea machine or ventilator will develop cancer.

However, the risk of coming to struggle with cancer becomes significant if you have been using your faulty sleep apnea device for 6 months or longer. This is because the polyurethane foam that is present in these devices to muffle sound and vibration gradually deteriorates and releases toxic chemicals in the air you are breathing.

There are more factors that may influence your cancer risk after using a sleep apnea device, such as:

• the extent to which the polyurethane in your device is damaged
• whether you have a family history of cancer
• for how many hours you used your sleep apnea device every night
• whether you already have a pulmonary condition that makes you more prone to cancer
• the severity of your sleep apnea, as there is a link between this condition and breast cancer

In conclusion, there is no precise answer to this question, as everyone is different in terms of body, cancer predisposition, and sensitivity to the toxic chemicals released by polyurethane foam. Nevertheless, if you experience unusual symptoms, we advise you to seek medical attention as soon as possible, as a timely cancer diagnosis can be life-saving. In the regrettable case you are diagnosed with cancer, do not hesitate to reach out to our team, who will carefully assess your claim eligibility.

Our expert team will help you recover compensation from Philips

For the last 3 decades, we have been providing assistance to people whose health was affected by defective products, and our team of professionals is bound to help you find out if you are entitled to compensation. If you have been using a defective Philips sleep apnea device and received a cancer diagnosis, you are eligible to file a claim with the company.

The only documents necessary are evidence that you own a faulty Philips sleep apnea machine or ventilator and your medical records, which must state your cancer diagnosis. After a complete evaluation, we will tell you with certainty whether you can file a claim. If you qualify, we will recommend you a top attorney who specializes in product liability so that you can carry on with the legal process.