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by ryanfunk77
Mon Apr 06, 2020 11:08 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Do Full Face masks help with nasal congestion?
Replies: 20
Views: 6810

Re: Do Full Face masks help with nasal congestion?

I was referring to how to the mask sometimes stretches out over time, which can lead to more leaks.
by ryanfunk77
Mon Apr 06, 2020 11:02 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: can't get rid of sore throat
Replies: 29
Views: 25662

Re: can't get rid of sore throat

I also have a persistent sore throat caused by CPAP. It's only recently developed in the winter so it may be seasonal or due to allergies (this is my first full winter with CPAP and I do have bad allergies). I have no mask leaks, use a humidifier set on 6 out of 10, have a heated tube, use a dreamwe...
by ryanfunk77
Fri Jul 26, 2019 10:47 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: HELP: Initial CPAP Results
Replies: 11
Views: 5196

Re: HELP: Initial CPAP Results

I went without an OSA diagnosis for 8 years and had a huge sleep deficit. I've been on CPAP treatment for 7 months now and I feel about 80% better. I've had numerous issues with keeping masks on due to congestion (I had a history of it prior to therapy), but with a full face mask now I'm finally get...
by ryanfunk77
Fri Jul 26, 2019 10:39 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Do Full Face masks help with nasal congestion?
Replies: 20
Views: 6810

Re: Do Full Face masks help with nasal congestion?

I also have routine congestion and have always been a mouth breather (including prior to CPAP treatment). I've experimented with various humidifier settings, sprays, masks, and chin straps, but I recently switched to using a full face mask and the early results look promising. With a regular nasal m...