Air hunger?

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Air hunger?

Post by b.rosenberg.mednax » Tue Dec 16, 2014 8:41 pm

Air hunger

I am new to using my vpap for complex apnea. I have the full face mask and a nasal mask

During the day I have found myself unable to grab a deep filling breath- air hunger- does anyone know if the mask type could lead to this feeling?

Does anyone have similar experiences?

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Re: Air hunger?

Post by Krelvin » Tue Dec 16, 2014 8:50 pm

Are you talking about using you mask during the day? Or are you having breathing problems during the day when you are not using your machine?
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Re: Air hunger?

Post by chunkyfrog » Tue Dec 16, 2014 9:26 pm

If you are feeling short of breath, you need to see a doctor--right away.

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Re: Air hunger?

Post by b.rosenberg.mednax » Wed Dec 17, 2014 8:06 am

During the day with no mask- and I think I'll call the Dr

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Re: Air hunger?

Post by Krelvin » Wed Dec 17, 2014 8:52 am

b.rosenberg.mednax wrote:During the day with no mask- and I think I'll call the Dr
This would have no relationship with your Cpap usage. You should see a Doctor as this is serious today. If you can't see your Dr, Urgent care at a minimum.
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Re: Air hunger?

Post by englandsf » Wed Dec 17, 2014 9:22 am

Sometimes running too dry at night can cause some breathlessness, especially in allergy season.

But, please. ask your doctor...

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Re: Air hunger?

Post by Finnc » Thu Dec 18, 2014 12:35 am

I had really bad air hunger, mine was due to thyroid issues but it could be many things, I would definitely get it checked out.

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Re: Air hunger?

Post by kteague » Thu Dec 18, 2014 2:36 am

Agree on getting checked out. I used to feel that air hunger frequently both night and day. I ended up on steroids for some lung issues unrelated to my sleep apnea. It would be a good idea if the docs could figure out if you have something else that needs addressed. Took a while for my problem to become apparent, so if they don't find a reason yet the symptoms continue, do communicate that to your doctor in case some repeat testing is in order.

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Re: Air hunger?

Post by b.rosenberg.mednax » Thu Dec 18, 2014 1:16 pm

Thanks for all of your responses, my dr and I are evaluating and thanks!