sore throat

topher · Post by **topher** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 12:41 pm

woke up today with a scratchy throat and post nasal drip, any suggestions, dreading going to sleep tonight!

ozij · Post by **ozij** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 1:05 pm

If you're not stuffed, you may discover the humidifier is a great help.

O.

BigEd0923 · Post by **BigEd0923** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 1:13 pm

I have same problem and need help. Thanks in advance.

socknitster · Post by **socknitster** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 1:13 pm

Also, if you are using a nasal only mask, be aware that you may be leaking out your mouth. That will also cause the symptoms you describe.

I keep my humidifier at max and that is where i am most comfy. Have to refill it each night.

Jen

Treesap · Post by **Treesap** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 1:25 pm

Even if you don't use all the water in your humidifer, shouldn't you dump it out and start with fresh each day? My DME told me that water which sits will collect a lot of bacteria which could cause an infection.

topher · Post by **topher** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 1:26 pm

jen I use a umff so I don't think I'm mouth leaking I also use a homemade chin strap because as my mouth would drop open I use to leak around my chin it's definitely post nasal drip because it goes away for a minute if I cough or snort, yuck.

topher · Post by **topher** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 1:32 pm

I like to change my distilled water everyday because I keep it in the refigerator I like the cool air I get when falling asleep

socknitster · Post by **socknitster** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 4:27 pm

[quote="Treesap"]Even if you don't use all the water in your humidifer, shouldn't you dump it out and start with fresh each day? My DME told me that water which sits will collect a lot of bacteria which could cause an infection.

Linda3032 · Post by **Linda3032** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 5:36 pm

Many of us "oldtimers" seldom change the water. Just top it off when it gets low. Rested Gal and I are among the oldies. Obviously speaking of cpap use, not age. .........

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