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Using CPAP while having a cold
I began using the CPAP two months ago and use a full face mask with a pressure of 13. I now have a cold. Is there any harm to the sinuses in using a mask when one has a cold?
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Permalink Reply by RChatty on
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I've had a cold and if your sinuses are plugged, it just makes you wake up with icycle in place of your nose. I, unfortunately, have not been able to wear mine with a cold. I'm very attached to it otherwise.
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Permalink Reply by sleepycarol on
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I am just getting over a really bad cold with lots of green gunk in head and chest. I started feeling icky last Thursday and by Friday was down for the count. I went to work Monday after mostly sleeping over the week-end only to take off on Tuesday and Wednesday.
I don't tolerate a neti-pot well since I tend to "leak" for a long time after -- no matter how much I blow, which way I hold my head, etc. so don't use one. I did use Mucinex to loosen the gunk and to make it easier to cough it up or to blow it out. I used my machine through it as I knew I needed restorative sleep even with the cold. I have a full face mask as a back up if needed. I did have to get some antibotics from the doctor and am feeling better.
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Permalink Reply by Sandra Ceslowitz on
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Thanks for the information. Hope you feel better.
sleepycarol said:
I am just getting over a really bad cold with lots of green gunk in head and chest. I started feeling icky last Thursday and by Friday was down for the count. I went to work Monday after mostly sleeping over the week-end only to take off on Tuesday and Wednesday.
I don't tolerate a neti-pot well since I tend to "leak" for a long time after -- no matter how much I blow, which way I hold my head, etc. so don't use one. I did use Mucinex to loosen the gunk and to make it easier to cough it up or to blow it out. I used my machine through it as I knew I needed restorative sleep even with the cold. I have a full face mask as a back up if needed. I did have to get some antibotics from the doctor and am feeling better.
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