Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread

[CigarNut]

I also find that colds are easier with my CPAP, since the CPAP is pushing air in it seems to keep my nasal passages a little more open. Also, when I have a cold I turn up the heat on my humidifier a notch -- that always helps me.

I have also noticed "little signs" about myself -- if I find myself randomly "sniffing" (frequently) throughout the day -- when I finally do realize it** -- I know that I need to turn up my humnidifier because I am sniffing due to being to dried out.

**most of the day I am in a fog and have no idea what I am doing or why

[hotreds]

Actually, I had to discontinue use of the machine when I had my latest cold- I was stopped up and had to breathe thru my mouth. I remain unconvinced about the whole rigamarole, but I reckon I might as well keep using the dang thing as my BOTL here indicate its usage is a positive- and I'll believe them over any brochure that tells me so!

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by hotreds

Actually, I had to discontinue use of the machine when I had my latest cold- I was stopped up and had to breathe thru my mouth. I remain unconvinced about the whole rigamarole, but I reckon I might as well keep using the dang thing as my BOTL here indicate its usage is a positive- and I'll believe them over any brochure that tells me so!

Couldn't you use a full mask, Hugh?
My mask covers my nose and mouth.

[hotreds]

Originally Posted by pnoon

Couldn't you use a full mask, Hugh?
My mask covers my nose and mouth.

I was given just the "nose pillows" as it was observed during my study that I slept with my mouth closed and didn't need the full mask. FWIW. Interesting thing is that when I was traveling recently I didn't use the machine at the hotel(1 night) and sure didn't feel any better or worse. But, with the BOTL here telling me it takes quite sometime to notice a difference- esp. if you weren't feeling bad to begin with- I guess I should use it- and will.