Cpap questions

[haleymarie 35]

So I've had the cpap less then 1 week, and 2 days after using it started to get a sore throat, the sore throat then turned into coughing a lot, and coughing is now a runny nose. I now have all three of those things and feel so blah! I am unsure if it is from the machine or if I am sick! I was fine the day I got the machine and this just started happening!

[cowboys4life 226]

Too much pressure maybe?

Craig Martinez

Austin, Texas

[KristenLe 5,979]

What kind of mask do you have? You may just have a cold but you could also be sleeping with your mouth open which could cause a sore throat. Also be sure to have enough humidity (my machine has a built in humidifier and I can adjust it) and clean the filter frequently (especially if you have animals).

[BelgianGuy 350]

I had this as well, they only gave me a nose mask and I sleep with my mouth open (how charming ), it all went better when I had an hybrid mask.

If your mouth is still really dry in the morning after the use of the hybrid mask, then you should ask a humidifier.

Can't wait to get rid of my cpap though...

[haleymarie 35]

I'm not sure! the person who set up the machine at the doctors office told me not to touch the settings on the pressure or humidifier because it's what the doctor recommended....it's all auto for everything. It builds up to a max level over night.

[KristenLe 5,979]

I would call them. It's not fun to wear ...feeling like crap certainly doesn't help. I take a Zyrtec (allergy pill before bed every night) and that helps alot.

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[haleymarie 35]

I have a nasal pillow and do have problems not breathing through my mouth! But my mouth is never dry in the morning. Just sore throat, coughing and runny nose.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I have a nasal pillow and do have problems not breathing through my mouth! But my mouth is never dry in the morning. Just sore throat, coughing and runny nose.

Do you use a chin strap?

[haleymarie 35]

No chin strap. I tried and the one they gave me is waaaay to tight. Squeezed my head and gave me headaches

[2goldengirl 2,076]

Um, you HAVE to touch the humidifier to refill it, also to clean it. But it does sound as though you're sleeping with your mouth open. Or your humidifier is out of Water.

I was told to use distilled Water in mine.

[PaulaB72 49]

Um, you HAVE to touch the humidifier to refill it, also to clean it. But it does sound as though you're sleeping with your mouth open. Or your humidifier is out of Water.

I was told to use distilled Water in mine.

I think they just mean the humidifier settings, not the humidifier itself.

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[haleymarie 35]

No chin strap. I tried and the one they gave me is waaaay to tight. Squeezed my head and gave me headaches

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

No chin strap. I tried and the one they gave me is waaaay to tight. Squeezed my head and gave me headaches

Then get another one.

[josiek1988 70]

@@haleymarie ...You most definitely want to make sure you are using distilled or at least bottled Water. As for the humidifier. ..you have to be able to adjust it to your needs. Some people need more or less. And as the seasons change so will the need for humidity. What kind of machine do you have. I work in a sleep clinic and may be able to tell you how to change the humidity. What is the humidity set on right now?

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[haleymarie 35]

I have a resmed machine and I only use distilled water! The settings are on auto! I haven't chosen a level for the humidity...but the person told me to not change the settings or it won't be compliant for surgery....all the information is transmitted to the doctors and I can check my sleep score online every day....