My husband is having problems with his new breathing machine?!
Question: My husband is having problems with his new breathing machine?
He is waking in the middle of the night and taking it off. He says this is because it makes his throat hurt. Anyone have experience with these machines? Does this take getting used to? Could it be because of the type of mask they gave him? It seems he said something about the mask having been picked because of his level of sleep apnea, and the amount of oxygen that needs to be forced. Any suggestions?
Answers:
Melanie,
CPAP - continuous positive airway pressure - treatment may cause side effects in some people. These side effects include a dry or stuffy nose or throat, irritated skin on the face, dry mouth, and headaches. If the CPAP isn't adjusted properly, stomach bloating and discomfort may occur while wearing the mask. As your husband is having trouble with CPAP side effects, he would be advised to work with his sleep specialist, or his nursing staff, and the CPAP technician. Together, he can take steps to reduce these side effects. These steps include adjusting the CPAP settings or the size/fit of the mask, or adding moisture to the air as it flows through the mask. A nasal spray may relieve a dry, stuffy, or runny nose.
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