Mask and Dizziness

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Elle
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Mask and Dizziness

Post by Elle » Sat Nov 23, 2013 4:37 pm

This could be unrelated but I thought it was interesting. I had been having problems with dizziness and waking up with one or both ears feeling full or blocked. Since I got the Wisp I haven't noticed this as much. I recently went back to my old mask (Resmed Softgel) to test out my recent dry mouth problem and I have noticed the dizziness and full ear is back. I think I get a better seal with the old mask and am wondering if there is a connection?

Just random thinking out loud here.

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Goofproof
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Re: Mask and Dizziness

Post by Goofproof » Sun Nov 24, 2013 12:15 am

It's because the airway is connected to the ears and even eye ducts. Pressure sometimes upset the balance, if I close my eyes anymore I need to have a hand on something like a wall as a point of reference, then I am ok. Some days I have to be up a hour before full hearing returns, its like water in the ear from swimming. It's a small price to pay for waking up in the morning. Jim
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