On Wednesday morning, Twitter users went into a commotion over what appeared to be compression marks on President Joe Biden’s visage.
Biden was only outside the White House for a short period of time, but it was long enough to raise many concerns about the odd marks that were visible along both sides of his jaw and extended under his ears in photographs and videos shared on social media.
Many individuals attributed the markings to the use of a continuous positive airway pressure device. CPAP machines are used to treat obstructive sleep apnea.
What time were these photos taken?
Guessing it’s from a CPAP device, but the marks still being visible would suggest that he woke up within a half hour of the pictures being taken
— DSteen31 (@DSteen31) June 28, 2023
These markings are quite common with the use of NIPPV devices such as a BIPAP or CPAP.
— 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐠 🏳️🌈 (@HarmfulOpinion) June 28, 2023
Do you show up to work with them still on your face too or is that happening because Biden just rolls out of bed and onto a helicopter? 🤣
— Kate Hyde (@KateHydeNY) June 28, 2023
Some hypothesized that the markings indicated Biden had used a nebulizer to administer medication.
What the heck did Biden have strapped on his face that made these marks this morning? Does he use a nebulizer? pic.twitter.com/1kDMQSWxfg
— Kate Hyde (@KateHydeNY) June 28, 2023
One theory suggested that the president may have used an inhaler containing albuterol.
Biden has been diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease, which sometimes necessitates the use of albuterol when acid from the stomach enters the airways and causes asthma-like symptoms.
Monday at 9:30 a.m. ET, the Daily Caller reported that similar marks were observed on Biden’s visage.
Biden’s most recent physical, published by his physician in February, made no mention of a sleep apnea diagnosis or the use of a nebulizer.
In addition, each image posted online was authenticated and taken by a Getty Images photographer.
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