Reporting in about 2 weeks after starting CPAP tx. I'm tolerating process well, and sleep doc happy with compliance. Have script to try nasal pillow mask. My sleepiness / exhaustion has increased despite 8 hours sleep a night and daily naps. Went to my PCP today for sore mouth and painful sub-manibular swelling. She thinks I have salivary gland stone. Put me on antibiotic, and gave referral to ENT doc. She suspects irritation from CPAP tx may be cause. I did have dry mouth first few days, now seems okay.
On a positive note, once this problem clears up, maybe I'll move closer to the ever elusive RESTED state.
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2 weeks in - salivary gland problem
2 weeks in - salivary gland problem
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Mask: Eson™ Nasal CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: pressure 9cm, humidity 4, flex 1 |
Diagnosed with UARS July 2014
7/30/14 titration study: AHI 0/hr @ 9cm H2O; arousal index 39/hr
6/15/14 baseline study: AHI 4/hr; arousal index 32/hr
7/30/14 titration study: AHI 0/hr @ 9cm H2O; arousal index 39/hr
6/15/14 baseline study: AHI 4/hr; arousal index 32/hr
Re: 2 weeks in - salivary gland problem
You might want to check for air leaks out of your mouth. Do you have the SleepyHead program? It will show leaks.
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Mask: Swift™ FX Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control |
Additional Comments: Also SleepyHead, PRS1 Auto, Respironics Auto M series, Legacy Auto, and Legacy Plus |
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