Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What health issues can result from using the same unwashed bed pillow for 20 yrs?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Probably none: We all become attached to our favorite pillow. Wash it. However, if you have had no issues in 20 years your certaining are unlikely to have one now. Quit listening to you friends, wash it or don't, buy a new one. You are fine. You really aren't likely to catch something from yourself because if you could you would already have it. That sounds silly but is true.
Answered 9/3/2014
3.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What should be done to bed pillows to reduce allergies, asthma and dermatitis?
10 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Can the habit of being on bed too much with face on pillow cause permanent face asymmetry?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How do I clean my bed and pillow allergy covers and sheets?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
For acid reflux is raising the head of the bed better or using a pillow wedge?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
If you use an unwashed bed pillow for 20yrs wouldn't dust mite issues and other "bugs" cause health problems?
What are the health effects of styrofoam pillow?
Woke up this a.M. And found that my cell phone had been under my pillow all night. Should i be concerned about health risk from accidentally sleeping on it? Mom died of brain cancer, so i worry.
Can you use pillows with a clinitron bed?
I can't get comfortable in bed. Do I need aspecial mattress or pillow?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
