CPAP therapy offers incredible benefits, but it’s not uncommon to experience a few side effects along the way. From dry mouth and nasal congestion to skin irritation and headaches, these issues can make adjusting to CPAP a challenge. While these side effects may be frustrating, they are manageable with the right strategies. Let’s dive into tips to help you minimize discomfort and get the most out of your therapy.
1. Dry mouth and throat: Use a CPAP with heated humidification.
Dry mouth is a common experience for CPAP users because their machines aren’t able to provide the humidity they need. The best solution is to upgrade to an auto CPAP, which will not only automatically adjust the pressure, but will also regulate the humidity to keep you from drying out.
These machines are programmed with a sophisticated algorithm that monitors your breathing in order to determine the most comfortable and effective settings for you at any given moment. The constant adjustments of the auto CPAP are essential to ensure that you continue to get the most out of your CPAP therapy.
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2. Skin irritation: Replace your old mask.
A common cause of headaches is worn out headgears irritating the neck and skull. When your supplies begin to break down, they become less comfortable and forgiving, causing extra friction. Worn out seals will also mean you need to tighten your mask more to keep it from leaking.
That’s why it’s important to keep to a regular replacement schedule for your CPAP supplies. Most insurance providers have a quarterly schedule for replacing many of your supplies, so that your CPAP always has up-to-date parts. Often, folks find themselves overdue for a new mask or cushion once they realize how long it has been since their last refresh.
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3. Nasal congestion: Sanitize your CPAP properly.
Bacteria, dust, mold, and allergens can accumulate in your CPAP mask, tubing, and humidifier if they aren’t cleaned regularly. These contaminants can irritate your nasal passages, leading to congestion and sinus issues.
To prevent this, use a CPAP cleaner like the Lumin. It features:
- Simple and Quick: Lumin kills 99% of bacteria in a one-touch 5 minute cycle
- UV Technology: specialized UV-C light source targets harmful bacteria, viruses, mold, and fungus
- Complete compatibility: No adapter needed
- Simple and Quick: Lumin kills 99% of bacteria in a one-touch 5 minute cycle
- UV Technology: specialized UV-C light source is targeted to kill harmful bacteria, viruses, mold, and fungus
- Complete compatibility: Lumin fits all major mask types and humidifier chambers
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4. Headaches: Use a mask that won’t aggravate your head.
Some masks just fit your face poorly and cause unnecessary friction. Similarly, nasal pillows can create extra pressure in your nose, which causes headaches and earaches upon waking. If this is the case, we recommend switching to a mask with a minimal headgear and forgiving cushion, like the AirFit N30. This mask features a nasal cradle cushion that conforms to the shape of your nose to provide an excellent seal, and:
- QuietAir™ technology: Diffused venting breaks up exhaled air so it’s spread out lightly
- QuickFit™ elastic headgear: Slip it on and off like a pair of swim goggles to fit right out of the package
- Single side-clip and split bands: Provide added adjustability to the headgear
- QuietAir™ technology: Diffused venting breaks up exhaled air so it’s spread out lightly
- QuickFit™ elastic headgear: Slip it on and off like a pair of swim goggles to fit right out of the package
- Single side-clip and split bands: Provide added adjustability to the headgear
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5. Bloating: Switch to a full face mask.
If you breathe through your mouth during sleep, using a nasal or nasal pillow mask can cause excess air to enter the stomach when your mouth opens. A full face mask ensures that air is delivered evenly without forcing excess air into the stomach. ResMed’s AirFit F30 will let you breathe out through your mouth instead of swallowing the air. It features:
- Under-the-nose full face cushion: Reduces red marks and irritation on the nasal bridge
- QuietAir technology: Makes for a quieter experience for you and your bed partner
- Quick-release elbow and universal headgear: Makes taking your mask on and off easier than ever
- Under-the-nose full face cushion: Reduces red marks and irritation on the nasal bridge
- QuietAir technology: Makes for a quieter experience for you and your bed partner
- Quick-release elbow and universal headgear: Makes taking your mask on and off easier than ever
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