CPAP Adding to my Sore Throat?

sleepysouth · Post by **sleepysouth** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 11:34 am

I have had a nasty sore throat and post-nasal drip for the last 2 days or so. I usually have problems with seasonal allergies, so that could be all it is. However, this year, I found myself wondering--could my CPAP machine be making things worse? If so, what can I do to prevent it?

Thanks for listening!
Sleepysouth

millich · Post by **millich** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 12:02 pm

Are you using your humidifier?

WOODY3 · Post by **WOODY3** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 12:38 pm

I guess it could make a sore throat a little worse but I have been using cpap for a little over 2 years and I have
had fewer colds than I used to.

sleepysouth · Post by **sleepysouth** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 1:05 pm

Yes, Millich, I do use my humidifier. Why do you ask?

TheDreamer · Post by **TheDreamer** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:30 pm

I seem to have developed a sore throat....last night I reached over and turned on my humidifier (been using passive most of the summer)....currently its on the lowest setting, may need to bump it a bit.

My throat wasn't too bad this morning...but I had gas and cramps something awful. Wonder if my throat (and nasal drip) lead to me swallowing way too much air last night.

The Dreamer.

OldLincoln · Post by **OldLincoln** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 9:47 pm

Post nasal drip is a major cause of sore throat. That's why I use Nasonex nightly.

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