🤧 CPAP Side Effects & Common Problems - Frequent Causes & Solutions
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00:00 - CPAP Side Effects Introduction
00:35 - Aerophagia - Air in your stomach
03:00 - Dry Nose and Throat
05:40 - Dry, Sore Eyes
Hi Everyone, hope you're all safe and well.
1. Aerophagia (stomach bloating)
Aerophagia is excessive air swallowing. It’s a condition that occurs when you have air entering your gastrointestinal tract, including your intestines and stomach. As this air builds up, it can cause significant discomfort in your bowels and belly. The most common aerophagia symptoms are:
Stomachache
Belly bloating
Flatulence
Heartburn and acid reflux
Burping
An uncomfortable “full” feeling
Causes of Swallowing Air with CPAP
Some causes of aerophagia may include:
Pressure is set too high
Pressure is set too low
Nasal congestion
Mouth breathing
Exhalation problems
Solutions for Swallowing Air with CPAP
If you’re swallowing air with CPAP, here are some aerophagia solutions you can try:
1. Check the Pressure Settings
If you have a high pressure, consider dropping it down a bit to see if that helps resolve the problem. If it does help, just check to make sure you AHI number isn't going to high (ideally you want that number under 5 but under 10 should still be find).
If you're AHI is high, your apnea might be causing you to gasp and swallow the air in also.
Experiment with your pressure to see if it helps alleviate the stomach bloating.
2. Check Your Mask
Figure out if you’re using the wrong mask. For instance, a nasal mask isn’t the best choice if you’re a mouth breather. Your mask might not be the best style or size for your face. If you’re experiencing pressure point soreness from the straps being too tight or a frequent mask leak, consider picking a different mask.
3. Obtain Expiratory Pressure Relief
Most CPAP machines today have expiratory pressure relief features. They may be called BIFLEX or AFLEX, depending on the machine brand. This feature reduces air pressure automatically upon exhalation and could help decrease or eliminate aerophagia.
4. Adjust Your Sleep Position
Your sleep position is another essential factor. If you normally sleep on your back, it might be better to sleep at an incline which can prevent a “kink” in your esophagus that could cause it to easily allow air flow into your stomach.
5. Try a BiPAP Machine - Consult your doctor about this though.
Bilevel positive airway pressure machines, or BiPAP machines can help relieve aerophagia symptoms.
6. Try an APAP (Auto) Machine
In one study, switching from a CPAP machine to an APAP machine led to reduced aerophagia symptom severity. The group of patients being treated with APAP saw substantially decreased median therapeutic pressure levels when compared with the patients using CPAP.
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What can help with dry mouth ? you only spoke to nasal and throat, as well as dry eyes..
Hi Nicko!
Your kids are darling!! Love your informative and entertaining channel on a subject not talked enough about. I read people are members of a online group u have? Is it on Fb? Also, could u do an yt on tips and tricks on the different ways to tape your mask for a better seal etc? Thank u! 🤩
@@sue4856 Dry mouth is usually caused from mouth breathing. If you are using a nose mask. If you are using a nose mask. Then get a chin strap to hold mouth closed or maybe try a full face mask. If you have a full face mask. Try a nose mask. If still dry then again along with nose mask use a chin strap. I hope this helps.
Thank you for the helpful video. PS I am from the United States of America I love the accent you have and the tone you use it makes me feel warm and happy on the inside. you get 2 thumbs up from me. 👍👍
My machine has an oder, do you have any idea what is causing that, it’s a BIPAP 3B Luna G3
Over 35 years on CPAP/BIPAP. I use pillows and only one night missed when in hospital for heart surgery. This therapy has extended my life. I am 84.
What machine works best for you CPAP or bipap
Way to go Big Brother!! Keep up the good work and great health
@@trento8397 BIPAP. Resmed Air curve 10
@@trento8397 Like he said in the video - it depends on what your needs are. You have to talk to your doctor who can prescribe a sleep therapist for you. They will do a test to see how bad your sleeping habits are then decide what to do next.
@@solarismoon3046 I use a cpap for the last 3 months
I’ve been using CPAP for 2 nights now and I’m shocked how quickly I’ve gotten used to it and how good I feel in the morning. My mind feels so clear and my energy is so even throughout the day. I also slept straight through the night for the first time in I don’t know how long.
I have using mine for over 20 years. I'll never forget the first time I used mine in the hospital where they were doing the CPAP test. It was like I woke up in a different world.
Which cpap machine you are using, can you tell company name??
@@abhishekshukla579 resmed AirSense 11
I just started cpap 4 days ago. My chest hurts, I wake up 11 times a night.
Same. I just got a CPAP and I have had considerable better sleep. I actually have energy when I wake now
My CPAP changed my life, been using one for at least 16 years. I NEVER go anywhere without mine, I think I've only missed 3 nights out of all those years. Great news, thank you!
You're welcome mate, cheers
can i ask you something sir ? Recently and unfortunatelly i started snoring and have sleep apnea. In 2 weeks my sleep specialist and ENT will check my results of sleep test. Is it correct that cpap machine cures snoring aswell ?
Same for me! It was life saving for me and I take it everywhere.
I can't get used to it....brutal and if I do sleep 7 hours I'm no more rested
@@Dundradhar yes it cures the snoring
I was never told there are side effects
. Thankyou for the rest of the
story.
Hi there, you're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers
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I have been on cpap 6 weeks now and doing well. Scores between 98 and 100 consistently. I contribute the high scores to a vitalsleep mouth guard I have been wearing at the last 4 years.iterally NO cpap leaks. My dilemma is irritated throat from the CPAP. Pressure set at 10. Use nose pillows, medium size. Sore throat and developing smokers speech. Will this eventually lead to throat cancer? I am not a smoker or eat out the other thing.
@@dcole9589 - what setting is your heated humidity set at ? Try gradually increasing it as it feels ok. Does your nose get stuffy during the night ? If so try nose spray right before bed. If the sore throat goes away, it was due to drying the throat due to under humidified air during cpap. If you are not using heated humidity, consider starting, and try it out. see what works for you.
Great Video. As a CPAP user for over 20 years, I think it is great that you are putting this information out on this channel. One complaint I always have is that you see a Doctor and their staff to get set up originally with using a CPAP machined but then that's basically all the interaction you have until you have a major problem with the machine which could be many years later. Anything to help the spread of proper information is a great but to society. Thank you very much!
The doctor does not help with getting set up. You practically are on your own getting set up.
Thanks again for all the great info, so glad I found your channel is a new CPAP user
Just started CPAP therapy and can already feel the huge improvement in my sleep quality. Thank you for this video.
Thanks for the video!
I've been on CPAP for many years now and when I go without it I notice IMMEDIATELY. Love my CPAP. I have noticed the side effects but never really considered them side effects. All those side effects are valid.
Just wanted to say how much I appreciate your channel Nick. I'm new to CPAP therapy, and you provide such a wealth of great information. Your presentation is so much better than a number of your UA-cam contemporaries. Keep up the great work!
Agreed
Tks for your help.
Using a CPAP machine is it hard to sleep?
@@trento8397 It was at first now I can't sleep without it.
@@annabrahamson4320 yeah same with me I got my CPAP a week ago, now I can't sleep without it.
I’m new to cpap and love this community you have as a UA-cam channel. Love videos like these. I always learn something new
I have learned a lot from your videos. Thanks for the info. You keep them coming and i'll keep watching them.
Hi Chuck, thanks for the kind words brother. I will certainly keep making them mate :-)
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Hey Nick, just found your very informative channel. When I got my CPAP 10 months ago, my GP (not my sleep doc) warned me about the dry nose and recommended using a nose moisturising ointment. It's a saver! I use it every night and don't have any problems with dryness, although I don't have a humidifier and my nose membranes were dry to begin with and prone to small bleeds. The one I use is called Rinopanteina and contains oat protein, sodium hyaluronate, panthenol, vitamin A and other substances. I never go a night without it.
Thanks for this info Nick. As always, love it when the kiddos are included. It teaches them valuable lessons they don’t learn in school. The kids always bring a smile. This video will hopefully keep others from panicking when their S9, S10, etc. reach that “magic” number. I understand why the manufacturers do it but don’t like their tactics when making an inquiry. It is appalling how ResMed (and I’m sure others) respond by trying to sell a new unit or to charge something exorbitant for repair. I recall taking my Audi to the dealership for some repairs and 48 hours later I receive a text from the dealership wanting to take my car in trade-in and to put me in a brand new Audi. Hell, if I wanted a new one I would have bought one. Same goes for our CPAP devices.
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Thank you for your video on the side effects of CPAP machines. Now I can check my unit and adjust as you have explained in the video; plus I've been experiencing some of these side effects that were never explained by my doctor or even CPAP providers. All that interests them is money! I'm so happy that I found your video. 💯
Your channel is great. I am new to Cpap. I’m still trying to dial the machine to match my body and your advise and suggestions are extremely useful. Thanks again!
Very helpful, especially when addressing causes of bloating and possible solutions.
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Thank you for your great content. Love my therapy. I wake up bright eyed and full of life. I wear full face and have ladies resmed machine. The best thing I have got for an amazing 8 hour sleep. We all need great sleep.
Hi Katherine, you're very welcome. Thanks for sharing your experience with CPAP. Great to hear you're getting a healthy night sleep. All the best. Nick
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The best video that I have ever seen on this subject. 👍
Hi Wyatt, thanks for that brother :-)
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I’ve been on CPAP therapy for 1 year. What fantastic treatment. I feel so much better and now know how you should feel after sleep.
Excellent. Heard new info for first time I 6 plus years on cpap. Swallowing air potential. !!!! Thank you. Much appreciated.
Nice one Jim, glad you enjoyed it brother
I'm new to sleep apnea therapy, I've only been using my Bi-pap for a little over 6 months. I'm glad to see there is a community of people who help each other navigate the challenges associated with therapy.
Excellent username. 💩
Very interesting video. Thankfully I got my Cpap over 25 years ago. My ex- claimed it added two years to our marriage. I guess I'm lucky because I have not had any problems with my Cpaps over the years. I think I'm on my 4th machine and I never even lie down for a 10 minute nap without strapping on my headgear. I think the last time I checked the meter showed I was 99.2% compliant. The Dr. was impressed. Once recently I forgot the cord when we were going for an overnight trip. I don't think I slept more than 3 or 4 hours. I hear people who don't like them and wish they would give it a better chance. For a lot of people it takes some getting used to. But it is SO well worth it. As you can tell I'm a total fan of this system.
I am glad I found this channel. Thanks for the information!
Awesome! I'm glad you found me too. Cheers
Wow, been on cpap for over 20 years and never been told this. Many thanks for your info...Cheers!
I was diagnosed at 60+ events which was very shocking. I took a while to adjust to my cap but now I couldn't live without it. I believe that the mask is the key to success. The correct and well fitted mask for you is imperative. A good travel machine is worth investing in too.
Great video Nick and thanks for helping solve one of the problems I’ve been having with my CPAP therapy. I’ve been getting bloating and stomach pain which the Dr kept saying was reflux, and I’ve been on medication that hasn’t helped one bit. After watching your video I decided to try lowering my pressure from 10 down to 9…it did help but I was still waking up with stomach pains. I dropped the pressure to 8 and my AHI was still well below 5 so dropped it down to 7….that’s when my AHI began going up, but still under 5…so I tried 7.5 which is perfect. No more bloating or stomach pain. Many thanks.
I'm having awful stomach bloating and pain but I don't know how to lower my pressure
What is your machine model number
Can you lower your machine pressure or does Dr have to do it?
Is it hard to sleep with CPAP?
@@vickibowers03 Since no one else has answered I'll post a reply to your question. I have the ResMed brand CPAP machine and it doesn't have the flex option to reduce the amount of pressure. Mine is at 17 because I stopped breathing 72 times an hour! I had to adjust the machine at first but once set there's no readjusting it again. This is something that your doctor will have to do. It takes a while to get used to it. I don't have stomach trouble and I have acid reflux but I don't wake up with bloating in my stomach. I do have some grogginess when waking depending on which side I slept on. This makes it harder to not be sore but other than that I have had no problems sleeping with this setting. Just ask your doctor about it. Maybe she/he can decide which is the best course of action to take.
Learn so much from your channel. I’ve been using a CPAP machine for about 8 months.
Has a CPAP helped you feel better in the mornings and throughout the day?
@@Painfulwhale360 I feel more refreshed in the mornings when I use the machine.
You are so very helpful!! I am getting ready to get by CPAP on Saturday.
Thanks for this. I started CPAP 10 years ago, but stopped after 3 years as I had trouble using it. Was using an S9 back then. Sold the machine to a friend. But yesterday bought myself a new S10 and started using it again :) Thanks for the tips.
You're welcome mate. Best wishes! Nicko
Can you let me know what Brand is S10?
?
I love/hate the cpap. It makes my mouth dry, nose dry, red eyes, nightmares, reflux that I never had beforehand. I let myself go in 2020, went all the way to 320. Got diagnosed with sleep apnea and I've hated it from day 1. I'm down to 235. I'm striving to reach 190 and get the hell off this machine for good.
Update?
I'm 190 and still have it. Soooo
@@ragedbrickashaw5085 different for all of us i suppose. I didnt have sleep apnea until i started lifting weights and bulking.
I increased the humidity and all the dryness went away.
@nichelleedwards1962 how did you do that?
I actually love my CPAP and take it where ever I go! Thanks to this therapy over the past two years, I no longer nod off during the day, and driving! Driving used to consist of driving for about 20 minutes and then getting drowsy and fighting to stay awake. Or when I was teaching -- during study times or kids working on projects, I'd struggle to stay awake, and especially in boring teacher inservice sessions. Now? No problems at all for hours!! I used to get up 2-3 times a night. But now I sleep a solid 6-8 hours depending on outside noise that might wake me up. CPAP has been a life changer for me.
Which cpap machine you are using, can you tell company name??
ResMed. It has seriously changed my life! @@abhishekshukla579
I’ve never been offered my data to review. In fact the outfit that I bought my first one from locked the settings and kept the manual. I always figured I was getting scammed but I knew I had a problem snoring so I went ahead. Thanks for the info.
G'day Tony, if you watch a few more of my vids it will open up a world of possibilities for you and your therapy
Hi Nick, CPAP user since 2001 and still on the first machine, a Resmed Autoset Spirit. A trojan of a machine. Have always used nasal masks, but mouth breathing a constant issue. Various and several chin straps later and the fix is a piece of Micropore. No more problems with short-cycling. Thanks for your video's and I'm glad I have not been a Philips user. Peter.
Hi Peter! Could you please explain how you use the piece of micropore to prevent mouth breathing? Thanks a lot!!
What is a micropore?
I'd like to know also. I have a big problem with mouth breathing. I have a res med machine and can't turn down my pressure. Aren't they pre set at factory or by your doctor?
What's going on here?
Micropore surgical tape?
I have only recently learned that sleep apnea has been a long-standing issue for me (& that my exhaustion and terrible sleep is not normal). That said, I do not yet have a CPAP, but this is the second video of yours that I’ve watched, & this information has been VERY helpful.
I get the feeling that you actually care very much, & I appreciate that because true compassion is a growing rarity.
Keep it up, & may the Lord continue to enrich your heart & soul with understanding & wisdom !!
Thanks Gharrett, certainly do care about everyone who takes time out to watch the videos. Glad you enjoyed it brother :-)
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@@CPAPReviews mate why is that? I just spent 2k on a eesmed machine...have you talked unfavourably about them? this is the first video of yours I've seen
Hi guys! I have had many years use of the CPAP, with numerous face masks and machines. I had a problem with the Dry Nose and also nose bleeds last year ( as I am on warfarin for a mechanical heart valve). A trick I use along with the great ideas stated was to use white ( medical grade ) petroleum jelly and lightly put it in my nostrils to cover the skin within. Worked very well for me!
No more irritation or nose bleeds.😌
I have just come across thus site. Keep up the good work
I was originally diagnosed with Sleep Aponea many years ago. After initially trying the Nasal prongs I purchased a mouth and nose plate. I also ended up with a humidifier unit hoping that would solve the dryness issues that I was experiencing.
I could never get accustomed to the noise of the various machines either.
I have restricted air passages which would become wind burnt. Added to the above I would develop reactive Sinusitis.
The sinuses also become i flamed when rain is imminent.
End result us I have long given up trying to use the machine.
I have chronic health issues and some respite would be appreciated.
I get very little sleep. Most days it is a struggle to stay awake. If I do get some sleep it is only in short cat naps due to pressure building up in the sinuses or running out of air.
Take care,
John
Thanks John, sorry to hear about your health issues and i hope that you get some respite in the near future.
Cheers
Nick
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I am getting a CPAP machine soon, hopefully I sleep longer than my normal cat naps
Learning a lot here. I hope this channel takes off!
Hi John, great to hear it brother. all the best. Nick
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Over 20 years of cpap therapy behind me and glad to say I've only had the occasional dryness concern. I do keep a spray bottle of saline solution by the bed and sometimes start out the day using that for extra comfort if feeling dry.
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Ever thought of surgery?
@@Upper_left_bred very low succes rate
@@Upper_left_bred
I talked to the specialist who handles my sleep therapy. He said that the goal of surgery is to cut your numbers in half. In terms of AHI, less than 5 is normal. 5 to 15 is mild. 15 to 30 is moderate. And 30 or greater is severe. So, this is what you need to look at when considering surgery. In my case, I'm at 131 without the machine and less than 5 with it. Now if we do a little math, we can see why he didn't think surgery was the best option for me. But I would imagine that if you had an AHI of more like 30, it would be a more attractive option. So, that's the sort of thing you should weigh.
@@TerryProthero thanks for the response, I feel mine had gotten better but I’m also gaining weight again. I found the gym really helped improve 💯 best of luck to everyone dealing with sleep apnea
I've learned a lot more from your videos than from the people that supplied me my equipment. Thank you.
Hi John, welcome to the channel mate. Glad you're finding the vids useful. Let me know if you ever need any assistance. Have a great day. Nick
You likely learn more from experienced users than a salesman or in this case a doctor.
I've learned more in this short video then all my years dealing with doctors thank you
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Thanks for the Video clip! Sorry for the intrusion, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you heard the talk about - Franaar Magic Dream Formula (do a search on google)? It is a good one of a kind product for eradicating sleep apnea and snoring minus the hard work. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my close friend Aubrey got great results with it.
Good info thanks , I have been on cpap for 12 years now but you can always learn new tips .
I am so happy I found you! I've suffered from dry eyes the whole time and air in my belly! Ugh! I adjusted it and now much less air going into my tummy and I use thick eye moisture gel while I sleep. I have a tiny nose. Even when the mask is brand new it leaks a bit! So I just keep my eyes protected! Thanks!
I’ve developed ocular rosacea, and I’m convinced it’s from the air hitting my eyes, even tho my eye doctor says no. But I never had the problem prior to getting my CPAP. I’ve started protecting my eyes too, and it definitely helps me.
@@marlajackson3595 honestly, my eyes hurt all the time, they're dry and my vision is very blurry. It's bad enough that I can't even drive anymore because of double vision. So, I'm going to see an eye specialist. I sure hope I can get some answers
I get gas in my belly from the cpap machine.
@@K4katwc Plz DO see the eye doc. Gotta get your life(and wheels)back.
@@sharoncarpenter2084 had an appointment. He told me nothing has changed in nearly 7 years. He looked at my eyes once and for 2 second each.
I'm going to make a new appointment with a new doc. Because this one refused to hear me or take me seriously! He damn near offered me a lollipop and sent me away asking me, "Aren't you happy you have good vision?" Then I neary slapped him!
I have been using cpap for over 4 years and watched and read the comments and learned alot!! Thank You!!
Glad to hear it! Best wishes
Has it helped alot?
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Love the information you provide. Thank you!!
Excellent info and presentation. Thank you.
I just got my machine this week and these videos are very instructional
Hi David, thanks for the kind words. Hit me up if ever you need some assistance or advice. Nick
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I use the small. Things just for the nose as I am claustrophobic Also I use. Sleep. Silicone earplugs. So I hear nothing
Your the greatest at telling us all info!!!
An Excellent, Informative Presentation!
I get very hot when sleeping and cannot stand hot air in my cpap. On the flip side, I hate the dried out feeling when I don't use humidification. I find my best setting is having the humidification on the lowest setting and NOT using a heated hose. My point is you may have to try many different settings to get everything just right. The key is not to give up, you got this!
Great advice and tips mate, Cheers for sharing this
have you used it for long? Use to bother me too but doesn't bother me anymore after 2yrs of use. I don't use humidifier at all :)
@@KnowEverythingAboutNothing 10 years.
Have you tried putting ice in your humidifier?
@@williamwisener6488 Seems counterproductive. Wouldn't just turning off the humidifier completely give similar results? The problem is that although I don't like the heat, I need the humidification. Has anyone ever seen a cold air humidifier on a CPAP machine? I know that make them for the whole room.
Really enjoyed this. Thought I knew everything there was to know about CPAP usage but you surprised me with some good tips (ie hot water in the humidifier - who'da thought?) . Anyway, good stuff. Thanks, keep up the good work.
Glad you found some parts useful. Thanks for the kind words :)
I want to thank you so much. It helps. I wish I knew you back when I started 8 years ago, when I started with CPap Machines.
Hi Michelle, you're very welcome my friend. Glad you found the video useful. best wishes, Nicko
Always enjoy listening to you as you explain things well. A cheerleader for you learn alot from you
Thanks Carol, appreciate that :-). Nicko
I am new to CPAP in the past 2 weeks and I love it. Helps to manage hemoglobin levels as well as feeling rested. Working on the rash around my nose with the nasal mask, but that's minor.
Nice one mate! Thanks for sharing your positive feedback
I got that chafing around my nose too. I use something called cpap chap I found on Amazon. It even helps make a better seal
Do you have elevated hemoglobin levels from sleep apnea? I do and just began using a cpap this week. I’ve been getting routine phlebotomy’s the last year or so every few weeks and am really hoping this helps solve the issue.
@@nicholasbrock4136I do. They were going up. They're starting to level out 16.5 instead of 17.4
I was using an old mask. The seal was loose and the adapter kept slipping and the velcro lost its strength.
I had tremendous gut problems with air getting into my stomach... I use a ResMed mask that covers my mouth and under my nose. I was dropping my jaw and heaps of leaking and the machine increased the pressure, so more air into my stomach... I now wear a soft "Foam Cervical Collar" that prevents me dropping my jaw.... Now my leakage is low and my AHIs are usually under 1.0.
Using this has changed my life.... No more swollen gut... No more severe dirorea... Gaining weight...
hey im having these symptoms also and loss of apettite do you have a link to what helped you?
@@kevOzilla.. Hey mate... I discribed it above. The Collar is available at the Chemist
Hey Nick another excellent video.
Thank you.
Much appreciated! Glad you liked it. Nick
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Nick for all you do with your channel. Your information is so useful. We do not get this from our Doctors or suppliers. Great Job mate! 😊
🐨👍 for about two weeks .when I woke up .I felt good .alert . but my muscles seemed so relaxed .no pain. using now for 6 years. Keith Australia
Nice one Keith. Love ya work mate ;-)
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Thanks for this useful content. I've been using CPAP for 3 years and recently feel like the air pressure needs adjusting. I feel my lungs are weakening and relying more and more on CPAP.
Thanks so much for this Nick - great ideas and great channel.
Informative video. I tweaked my first few sleeps based on your recommendations... Much better.
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Hello. I've been using a CPAP machine (actually a few) for 25 years. I decided very early on that I do not like the heated tube or moisture so I have never used them. I have tried a dozen different masks over time and settled on a comfort pillow style which is minimally invasive to my face. I cannot imagine sleeping without a CPAP now. It does work and you'll get used to it if *you* choose the best gear for you. Most companies will allow you to try on different masks. Just ask and best to you!
Thanks for the tips!
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I have had a BIPAP ResMed for over 20 years. I use a heated tube, with heated tub for water and have no issues with dryness. My BIPAP ResMed has been a life saver. I get good night sleep all the time. One little trick I found was to take the tube and push it up over my pillow and then tuck in in between the pillow and head board. That way when I move often, it doesn’t interfere with my movement.
thanks so much for this video. I suffer from Pancreatis and have been feeling sick for the past 2 weeks with pain so bad it sent me to the hospital 2 times. I stopped using my machine for 5 days and had no pain. wish I would have seen this video 2 weeks ago would have saved me 2 visits from the hospital. thanks again for this video
Thank you! so informative!
Thanks Mike, glad you enjoyed it. Nick
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76 years old and been using CPAP/BIPAP for 35 years too. The usage has helped enormously to manage my PTSD. I am a 3 tour Vietnam combat veteran. Adjusting the device is like reading the Chinese phone book. Way too complicated.
Thanks for sharing your experience brother. Cheers
Thanks Nick, awesome info!
Thank you. I am getting so much gas from my CPAP. Thank you. I will try this tonight.
Very informative. Highly recommended for new CPAP users. Thank you for posting.
Hi Daniel, glad you found it useful :-). Have a great day
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Great! Thank you so much for your advise!
Thanks for the CPAP video! it is helpful.
Hi Richard, you're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it mate. Nicko
Very helpful thanks!! I just got a nasal mask and love it. I also dropped the pressure and am really pleased with the results!
Awesome mate, great to hear it! Keep up the good work. Nick
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I am a new CPAP user and found this information extremely helpful, thank you.
Hi Christine, glad you enjoyed the video :-). Have a great day. Nick
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Many thanks for the video. Your channel helps me much better than those dodgy Cpap clinics here in Sydney.
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Thank you for this GREAT information. I had a nasal mask which was very comfortable but I was causing me to mouth breathe. I went to a Resmed full face mask - terrible design. It was leaking and uncomfortable and I was skipping using the CPAP macxhine for days at a time. Then I went to a Fisher Paykel full face mask! WOW! A total game-changer - now I have not missed a single day! Their design is fantastic and I am getting incredible results! I threw away the Resmed one.
Thanks Nick! I felt like I was trying to use a super-computer without knowing anything about the operating system. My sleep tech programmed my AirSense10 to 16 and I felt like I was sleeping in a typhoon. After you showed how to access the clinical menu, I now have the pressure down to 9 with 2.8 events per hour. Surprise! the mask leakage numbers improved by 75% as well. Thanks so Much.
At least the CPAP is only supposed to be used a maximum of 5 hours per night. Both CPAP and ventilators at hospitals will only let you exhale for about 1.5 seconds, then no matter how hard YOU blow to fully exhale your carbon dioxide, both machines will blow harder and harder, hard enough to prevent you from exhaling longer than 1.5 seconds. On my last sleep clinic to try out using a CPAP machine, I kept waking up every 5 minutes having a nightmare that I couldn't breath, all night. Finally at around 5am I did my breathing exercise, with equal inhales to exhales. I did 4 counts each, and no matter how hard I tried to fully exhale all my carbon dioxide, the machine blew harder and harder, and prevented me from exhaling. I had them turn the machine down to a minimum, I could overcome (while awake). I read a report about research that showed ventilators do the same thing only allowed a 1.5 second exhale. Big inhale, tiny exhale, and they put people on ventilators for 24 hrs a day. 80% of people put on respirators in hospitals die, but they receive $20,000 to $40,000 every time they put someone on a respirator, so are compelled to do so by the hospital. I googled: what would happen on the USS if the scrubbers malfunctioned and stopped removing the carbon dioxide from the air. NASA has it worked out down to the second, how fast all the astronauts would die re-breathing their carbon dioxide, and it's not very long my pretty, not very long at all. The machines are gimmicks to make money, plus the providers of the machines can and do control the machines remotely while you sleep. Search for class action suites about these machines.
@@valerieann8007 I'm glad you said that about the 5 hour limit... I am seriously wondering if your better off or not on these- honestly I don't feel better nor worse...
I was having 6 times of not breathing so why is my setting at 16, almost full compasity? Unless its because I have a cyct on my lung?
I just got diagnosed with sleep apnea. I'm waiting on my machine. Looking forward to starting the process. Thanks for the content.
make sure to keep your mask gasket clean. dawn soap works for me. Also wash your face before going to sleep so it seals better when possible... Just my two cents... Always clean the equipment so ya don't have any issues.. Been using one for a few years now.. Trust me, just do it :-) also keep tabs on the filters to it as well.
I feel bloated in the morning using CPAP machine ,is there any Solution?
I’ve been waiting for 2 months now on my CPAP machine. Apparently there’s been a shortage of them due to supply chains and chips not being available. Also the recall hasn’t helped either. Hope you were able to get yours as I am still waiting here.
@@vishnudeo5414 watch the video
@@vishnudeo5414 That can happen because air from the Cpap machine can enter the stomach. Sleeping propped up on a pillow or a wedge pillow should help :)
I’m tuning in for the first time. Last night, I used the Cpap machine for the very first time and I’m disappointed i was only able to tolerate it for a little over one hour. It doesn’t help that I am coughing which is related to my blood pressure medication. I’m thinking of stop taking b/;p medication to stop the coughing and build up tolerance to cpap therapy. I appreciate you sharing everything you know about this and the suggestions.
Just found out that my Respironics System One is on the recalled list. Lucky I had my old breadbasket CPAP and put back in commission.
I just got my diagnosis today after a sleep test two days ago. I am severe as I’m told. I found your channel and already appreciate what you are doing. Thank you.
Thanks brother, love your work! Good luck with the gear and let me know if you get stuck. Cheers
I hope that you will find CPAP therapy helpful and will get you back to getting good night's rest and protect your heart throughout the night. I use an Resmed AirSense10 with great results. You can monitor your progress each night on the machine or online at a website which will privately display your nightly and monthly results. Once you are comfortable with the right mask or tube set-up you will be off to a good start. Some take to therapy right away and others take longer to adjust, but if you stick with it it will work. To your health!
@@rockslide4802 thank you for the encouraging message. I got the Resmed Airsense 10 as well and have been using it for 1 week today. I can definitely feel the difference and being able to monitor myself using the my air app is extremely helpful. I’m going to stick with it. Still figuring the most comfortable tension on the full mask but for sure doing better already. Thanks again for the reply.🙏🏽💪🏽
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I’ve been having a lot of issues with “Popping” lately, only found out about the “Pre Heat” yesterday and tried it last, brilliant. Worked like a dream but still had a sore throat so I’ll be sure to try some of the tips mentioned here.
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Hi Brian, glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully some of the tips help with the sore throat. Have a great day. Nick :)
@@CPAPReviews Thanks, still having issues with the popping noises no matter what I try
Sore throat: are you using a humidifier? Are you using a device to clean your CPAP system, such as an ionization device? Keeping the machine, tube and mask clean is really important. Good luck.
@@rockslide4802 Thanks, yes everything is well and truly cleaned, I’m used to all that as I used to be on Dialysis at home. My Sleep nurse changed some settings last week from their end and though I don’t know what she changed I really don’t care as things have been so much better since.
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So glad I found this Channel. Thank you for making it a UK new user of 8 weeks. Is anyone else experiencing noisy botty burps? I have never suffered until now🙄
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thanks nick you are a legend , and you are not a footballer , great advice
Happy to help mate. Appreciate the kind words :-)
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I was lucky enough to have a fantastic respiration therapist that told me when I first got started with a cpap is not to force myself to use it ,just to keep trying and if I got overwhelmed put it aside until felt like trying it again , and when I got my first good night's sleep I was a believer .....CPAP - don't leave home without it !!
That's what I did until I got a Bipap. Those things are damn noisy tho. I needed to use a damn FAN just to drown out the Darth Vader breathing sound of the damn Bipap.
So glad not on Bipap now
In US, my health insurance says I have to use it for a minimum of 4 hours a night for 28 out of 30 days. Otherwise it is taken back. It is rent to own. 😕
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@@cvoern Same here! I was just diagnosed with sleep-apnea, and just started my Bipap only just a few days ago. I'm so worried about what it might be doing to me, whilst I'm sleeping at night! And other than other medical issues, I suffer with insomnia as well! Are there any pointers that someone might have to help with that? Right now I'm using powerful meds just to help me with getting tired enough to fall asleep. Not to mention what those might be doing to me without my knowing it!. Before I stumbled across this video, I didn't even know there were any side effects! Being 57 years old, I can't imagine adding anymore problems with my health, and I do have other health issues! yeah, my anxiety is through the roof! Thanks ya'll for letting me vent! I just wonder if anyone has any tips for better sleep, and getting to sleep! Cheers!
@@sandbar3000 I use. Sleep ear plugs. Made of silicone. That screw in like a cork screw. The y block 25 db. They work great.
To prevent dry eyes, I use an eye mask with the cpap - I've learned how to adjust the eye mask just right- it's a lot of gear on the face but works great for me. Also, I purchased a eye mask online that is a cushion type, not the flat fabric style.
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Excellent video mate!
Thanks a lot! All the best
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I wake up with a bloated stomach and ache most days. Initially I thought that I had IBS, after watching this video, it all now makes sense. Thank you.
It's very common mate, too much pressure into the stomach. Check out my vid on how to correctly set your pressure levels so they are at the lowest level possible - ua-cam.com/video/pL4egwDrvbg/v-deo.html . Let me know if you need any help. If this doesn't work you might have to try a different cpap mask style. Cheers
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I have nasal pillows and use Ayr Gel around the nasal openings it lubricates and also help seal the pillows to my nose making it easier to use the pillows.
Hi Peter, thanks for the great tip mate! Appreciate it :-)
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Great tips!
Thanks for the helpful advice. I will definitely look out for these problems. Was recently diagnosed with severe SA. Not only am I not getting enough oxygen, but I'm also expressing too much CO2! I I didn't even know that was possible. Dr. also said my tongue is too big for my airway. I have all the problems, LOL. At any rate, I have to have a bi-pap. I'm just waiting for it to arrive so I can use it ASAP so I have can have the sleep dreams are made of!!! 🥰
How is it?
Trying out my auto bipap dreamstation tonight. I just really want to experience a good night’s sleep for once. Here’s hoping.
I hope you succeed better than I did...
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I have used a cpap for 4 years and absolutely it saved my life. I would stop breathing completely at night and scare my wife and kids,who now say my moods are better , i sleep all night, wake up with no fatigue, also i like my beer and have not had a hangover in four years. Id like to add i use the small nasal mask not the big ones those are uncomfortable.
Hey Vince, that's great to hear. Thanks for sharing your experience with CPAP therapy. It will certainly encourage many of the viewers to stick with it. All the best. Nicko
34 yr old male here. Started using my cpap recently and went from 40+ events per hour down to 1-5 events per hour. It definitely helps as I’ve noticed I feel less tired when I wake up and just overall better quality of sleep. Never had any of these symptoms though.
Did you first find it hard to sleep?
@@trento8397 was more annoying than anything, but now that I’m used to it my quality of sleep is great most nights.
WOW! 40 +? I would count that as a blessing! I stopped breathing over 72 times an hour!!! I was tired all the time and I could barely stand being alive let alone sleep properly. It wasn't until I got a CPAP machine that I could feel better. It took a while to get used to sleeping with it. I couldn't tell the difference at first but after a couple months I felt a lot better.
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Which cpap machine you are using, can you tell company name??
I’ve had a real struggle with using my cpap, it’s set up so it breathes with me, not continuous pressure and that helped but was still a struggle since I’m really claustrophobic. I’ve also not found a good fitting mask that didn’t leak unless I have it pulled uncomfortably tight and it then pinches the top of my nose and makes it hard to breath. I actually made it through the last 32 days with continuous use. As a result my sugar level is much more stable. It’s amazing all the health issues that stem fro sleep apnea. I have complex apnea, both central and obstructive.
A million thanks!
Most welcome :-). Thank you
Been using a CPAP for over 21 years. The only problem I occasionally have is dry mouth usually after a weather change.
Try Xylimelts by Oracoat see my previous comments.
Try Biotine mouth rinse just before going to bed. It helps prevent dry mouth. Found in Pharmacy, $ General, Walmart, ect.
@@carolneal1554 Biotine also comes in a mouth spray. Keep a bottle next to my bed and use it frequently during night for dry mouth.
Yks for sharing.
I've been on cpap for over 27 years....every 5 or 6 years I replace the machine...my first one was like a cinder block and was the exact opposite of "white noise"...the new ones progressively got smaller and quieter. I used to get dry heaves in the morning from all the air in my stomach, but maybe the last 10 years I have had no issue....I wake up refreshed and get through the day without the old drowsiness.
Thanks for the information.
i"m glad I ran across this. I've really been suffering and no one seems to be able to help. My sleep doctors are horrible about communications and monitoring my machine dynamics/adjustments.