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Sleeping with blanket over my head?
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 8:10 pm
by Boise
Thank you all so much for your posts! I am rather new to CPAP, but wonder: if the vent holes become blocked by the blanket, will CO2 build up? It stands to reason that it would, but my brother(also on CPAP) says a blanket over your head should make no difference. I suspect that this happened to me last night, and I awoke with a headache and feeling like I had not slept well at all. Had a terrible day
Re: Sleeping with blanket over my head?
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 8:36 pm
by HoseCrusher
A blanket over your head, as long as it is not plastic, won't harm anything. If it makes you more comfortable, do it.
Re: Sleeping with blanket over my head?
Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 9:00 pm
by Boise
Thanks for your reply HoseCrusher! I will see how tonight goes. So far with CPAP, every night is something new. I have had multiple issues, but feel like I am making progress. At least I have a mask now that works for me! It is the ResMed Quattro FX full face mask, and it does not leave sores on the bridge of my nose
Re: Sleeping with blanket over my head?
Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2017 8:45 pm
by Raina Selone
I've done this numerous times, and never have a problem. I would not advise doing it if you are expecting severe weather with a power loss. If you live where there's a lot of severe weather, or your power browns out and/or blinks a lot, consider investing in a battery backup, or UPS.