Using CPAP with a sore throat

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WitchyWoo
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Using CPAP with a sore throat

Post by WitchyWoo » Mon Nov 28, 2022 7:20 am

I'm sick with a sore throat and find CPAP makes me wake up coughing because it further irritates my throat. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to avoid this?

Thanks.

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ozij
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Re: Using CPAP with a sore throat

Post by ozij » Mon Nov 28, 2022 8:20 am

When I have a sore throat the added humidity of the CPAP really helps.
If you have a heated hose, put in on a high temp
And raise the humidity if it's not on max.

Warmer air will contain more humidity without condensation in the hose.

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Re: Using CPAP with a sore throat

Post by Janknitz » Mon Nov 28, 2022 7:42 pm

Up the humidity, drink lots of fluids, gargle with warm salt water and feel better soon.
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Re: Using CPAP with a sore throat

Post by WitchyWoo » Mon Nov 28, 2022 8:07 pm

Thanks!