ingesting air?

momexp5 · Post by **momexp5** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 9:07 am

What does one do about ingesting air?

Sorry for the newbie question - is there somewhere on this website with FAQs like that? I'm trying to get up to speed, but I'm also really impatient! I'm very much still reading these boards, yet I *so* want to get on the road with some decent sleep.

I burp, I get uncomfortable air pockets, my cheeks balloon out suddenly - is this part of the adjustment?

Tampa Tom · Post by **Tampa Tom** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 9:16 am

Burping, bloating, yeah, sounds like you are ingesting air (air going down your esophagus instead of into your lungs...)

Your pressure could be high....

neversleeps · Post by **neversleeps** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 11:53 am

Hi!

Click on the word: Search (at the top of this page). Enter: aerophagia.
You'll get lots of info on swallowing air. Here's a good thread... click on:

Bloating

You are not alone!!

momexp5 · Post by **momexp5** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 3:09 pm

Ah, I see, the answer is "REMStar Auto with CFlex"

I've only been at this since Thursday, starting with a REMStar Plus with CFlex (with the heated humidifier, of course).

I've already asked for the Small mask to be replaced with a Petite mask. Might that make a difference, having a correctly sized mask?

Do I need to give it a week after I get the correct mask?

I'd feel so pushy and discontent to ask for a different machine after already asking for a different mask! Not that I won't... but it sounds like I might need doctor concurrence? Do I call my doctor or my DME?

My setting is 8 cm2 H2O. It sounds like going to 7 might help, if I must keep the REMStar Plus?

I feel like I should scarf a rootbeer upon awakening in order to get some good Girl Scout Camp Burping started...

momexp5 · Post by **momexp5** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 3:22 pm

Does sleeping on one's side help with the air swallowing?

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