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by vsavatar
Wed Nov 03, 2021 9:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Orthopnea When Sleeping Without CPAP
Replies: 8
Views: 1201

Re: Orthopnea When Sleeping Without CPAP

My apnea can occur when I'm very relaxed and nearly asleep but not all the way asleep if I forget to put my mask on--even if I am sitting straight up--e.g falling asleep in the car or on a plane. It feels like sucking on a straw and suddenly putting your finger over the other end. No question that ...
by vsavatar
Wed Nov 03, 2021 9:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Orthopnea When Sleeping Without CPAP
Replies: 8
Views: 1201

Re: Orthopnea When Sleeping Without CPAP

I've been using my CPAP machine for over 2 years now, but I was recently forced, By whom? I find if I try to sleep without the machine, I feel like I'm suffocating long before I get to sleep. It doesn't matter what position I try to sleep in. I never had this problem before using a CPAP machine, an...
by vsavatar
Wed Nov 03, 2021 12:17 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Orthopnea When Sleeping Without CPAP
Replies: 8
Views: 1201

Orthopnea When Sleeping Without CPAP

I've been using my CPAP machine for over 2 years now, but I was recently forced, due to having my wisdom teeth removed, to discontinue using my machine for about a week. I'm two nights in, and I find if I try to sleep without the machine, I feel like I'm suffocating long before I get to sleep. It do...