can't breathe

[chrate]

I have been using my CPAP every night for three and a half months. Now, all of a sudden, I can't seem to breathe with it on. It started when I was on an a sudden and unplanned trip to my step dad' s funeral. I figured it was from being stuffed up from crying. But it hasn't gotten any better. I am still starting every night with it on and end up taking it off because I feel like I am suffocating. Anyone felt this way? What can I try? It could be all in my mind since my step dad was wearing a bipap when he died but I don't think that is it. Also, I have a constant runny nose and the pillows hurt because my nose is raw from the constant tissues. Any ideas on that one would help also.

[zoocrewphoto]

What is your pressure setting, and are you using ramp?

Many people find that the starting pressure is too low. You may have gotten used to the normal pressure at night and now find that the beginning pressure isn't enough. If that is the case, the settings can be changed to eliminate the problem.

[sunnyway]

I solved the rhinitis (runny nose) problem by using a neti pot to rinse out my nasal passages and sinuses before going to bed. I had been using over the counter meds for years, but weaned myself from them. A neti pot is easy to use, it just looks like it would be gross!