I can to do it

mekos · Post by **mekos** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 4:13 pm

One week newbie here....I shall do this no mater what!!!
Question is...I am having better luck with the one time use nose respirator from the hosp. than the comfort gel from the medical supply store, it seems as though I can exhale easier. Is it common to feel like you're suffocating when the heater/humid is on?

Offerocker · Post by **Offerocker** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 4:24 pm

mekos wrote:One week newbie here....I shall do this no mater what!!!
... Is it common to feel like you're suffocating when the heater/humid is on?

Good for you, mekos - terrific attitude!

While it is not "common" to feel like you are suffocating, I will say that it is not unusual.

Try adjusting the heat on your humidifier - lower it a bit and see how that works out. I had that same sensation in the beginning, and lowering the heat/humidity level worked wonders for me.

Please list your equipment via your Profile; that way, others are able to see what type cpap equipment you're using - that info is very helpful, especially to those more knowledgable.

Keep at it, ask all the questions you have, and you'll be set! You have foung THE right place to be.

mekos · Post by **mekos** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 4:33 pm

Thank you offer I have my heat set at the lowest setting, I did shut it off and did better on that nights attempt. I will do a profile as soon as I can.

bdp522 · Post by **bdp522** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 4:52 pm

I shall do this no mater what!!!

That's what we like to hear!!!

Welcome to the forum!

Brenda

birdshell · Post by **birdshell** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 8:13 pm

When I first started out, the ramp feature was useful. Within a week, it was suffocating me so I turned off the ramp. That helped.

Some other considerations might be to fiddle with the interface (I'm not sure if you are using the mask? Or another solution?) Sometimes using the next size up if you are using the nasal pillows or direct seal system will also help.

Cutting down on congestion by using a nasal wash with a normal saline solution and a nasal spray (not over the counter for too long; something like Flonase or Rhinocort is what works for me) can also help.

Best of luck, and maybe if we know what your equipment might be, we can give a few more suggestions. Hang in there--there is a lot of help here.

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