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Re: newly diagnosed and cpap machine

Posted by SleepyTimeGal on September 13, 2007 at 08:00:53:

In Reply to: newly diagnosed and cpap machine posted by wonderland on September 13, 2007 at 07:44:12:

Two words -- heated humidifier.

I also have severe allergies and was unable to sleep at all for the titration until they hooked up a humidifier to the CPAP. I have a unit with a built-in heated humidifier and it is a godsend. The humidity soothes the nasal tissues and I breathe better now than I have for 30 years. I used to be a diehard mouth breather, but no longer and it is so comfortable. My machine goes everywhere with me, including two trips to Spain. Yes, the airports are a hassle, but, to coin a phrase, "I won't leave home without it."

Good luck. Do not assume you have to use a full face mask. I did buy one but only used it a few times and have abandoned it totally.

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