CPAP problem

Posted by Gary, Alumni Mentor @gman007, Jan 23, 2018

I am curious about a problem I am having with my CPAP for the first time in the 15+ years I have been wearing it. I have suddenly started swallowing a lot of air during the night and can't seem to find a solution. My pulmonologist would like to raise my pressures, but I can not tolerate the increase. I have tried a full mask, a chin strap, Biotine(?) gel to keep my mouth more moist, but nothing has worked to this point. I wear my mask religiously as I know of a friend of a friend who was awaiting a sleep study and quit breathing during the night and did not styart back. If anyone has any experience with this problem, I would sure like some input.

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byjeremysmith | @byjeremysmith | Oct 17 12:54am

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I'm sorry to hear that. I used to have really bad migraines before I had my CPAP machine. None since.

pejeffrey1947 | @pejeffrey1947 | Oct 18 7:49am

I too find myself swallowing air and noticed it happens when I sleep on my back. I've purchased a special pillow and consciously try to sleep on my left side. Doesn't always work but when it does I awake feeling better and have fewer episodes. Hope this helps

clarayoung04 | @clarayoung04 | Nov 1 9:46am

Have you tried the mouth patches, keeps your mouth closed during sleep?

sheilamagnuson | @sheilamagnuson | Nov 2 10:07pm

Where do you get your mouth patches? I tried a chin strap and it kept me up all night. I’ve been using a mouthpiece that goes under my nose and around my mouth and I can’t tolerate its size all night long.