Hey I have a weird question im not sure if anyone experienced this, but sometimes when I dont wear the mask I get this weird pressure feeling on my chest
Last week Tuesday I passed out before I was able to put it on, on Wednesday I woke up to the mask on the floor , I've had this happen 2 months after getting a cpap for a week or 2 I figured it out I needed to make the pressure a little bit higher and get a mask cover , both times I've gotten this weird pressure feeling on my chest goes away after a week or 2 im just curious if anyone else experiences this
Pressure feeling in chest
Re: Pressure feeling in chest
And I'm just curious what your DOCTOR said about it - by itself, from your description, it doesn't mean a whole lot.
Re: Pressure feeling in chest
I didnt ask her about it this time but last time they just ran tests and everything was normal I even went to the er because it gotten really bad they just gave me a breathing treatment and sent me home
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Re: Pressure feeling in chest
That chest pressure likely comes from your CPAP pressure not matching your needs when you skip the mask. Passing out is serious, your oxygen probably dropped too low. Raising the pressure helped because it improved airflow. If it keeps happening, get your settings checked. Don’t skip wearing the mask once you start therapy; even short breaks can cause issues.
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