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CPAP Guide
Trouble Shooting Questions
Excessively Warm Airflow
- Ensure air intake section of the machine is not blocked
- Clean/replace filter
- Decrease humidifier temperature
Excessively Cold Airflow
- Increase the hose temperature
- Increase the humidifier temperature
- Confirm CPAP is not directly under an open window
- Increase room temperature
Discomforting Pressure on face from mask
- Adjust or loosen mask and headgear
- If a sore occurs, consider using an alternate style of mask. Make sure no pressure is placed on the sore
- Use Moleskin bandage on the tender area
- Use barrier pads or liners
How common is sleep apnea?
According to The Canadian Thoracic Society’s Sleep Disordered Breathing Clinical Assembly:
- 1 of every 5 adults has at least a mild form of sleep apnea (20%)
- 1 of every 15 adults has at least moderate sleep apnea (6.6%)
- 2 to 3% of children are likely to have sleep apnea
- Over 1 in 4 (26%) Canadian adults have a high risk of having or developing obstructive sleep apnea.
Runny nose/Congestion
- Increase the level of humidity on your machine
- Try a saline nasal spray or nasal lubricant
- Try a chinstrap or a different mask as a mouth leak could be the cause
- Consult your physician if you have chronic congestion or a runny nose prior to CPAP initiation
Pain or pressure in nose, sinuses, or ears
- You may have an infection or blockage: contact your family physician
- If you have a sinus or ear infection, CPAP may need to be stopped for a few days until the infection is resolved
- Ensure humidity levels are adequate
Dry mouth or throat
- Your mouth may be falling open while you sleep, causing the pressure to leak out of your mouth. Consider switching to a chinstrap or a full-face mask
- Increase the humidity level on your CPAP
Persistent Snoring or Daytime sleepiness despite treatment
- It may be caused by a mask or mouth leaks. Try a chinstrap or a different mask
- Increase your sleep time on CPAP
- Pressure may need to be adjusted as it may not be enough to correct your sleep apnea
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