A great place to start Disorder information source Rated and Reviewed Sleep Links Entrance to all monitored Sleep Forums Search all of Sleepnet.com


Apnea Forum
Posting


Archived Apnea Forum54 viewing only. To post a new topic go to the Apnea Forum Homepage.

Re: CPAP & Colds

Posted by Empty Nester on March 11, 2001 at 18:11:42:

In Reply to: Re: CPAP & Colds posted by selfhi5 on March 11, 2001 at 16:28:50:

I was wondering the same thing. My RT told me the other day that his training taught that CPAP usage during a cold could cause serious upper respiratory complications and sinus problems so it should not be used for the duration of a cold or flu. Having experienced good sleep since starting CPAP, I can't imagine having to do without it for even a couple of nights let alone a week or more!! Have many people in the forum found that they have experienced negative effects during a cold or, as John said, that heated humidification actually helps to ease cold symptoms? I'd be interested in getting a consensus of opinion on this topic. Empty Nester

Follow Ups:


Archived Apnea Forum54 viewing only. To post a new topic go to the Apnea Forum Homepage

  • IMPORTANT : Information not intended as medical advice. If you suspect that you have a sleep disorder you should seek care from a qualified professional. Read Terms of Use.
  • The Sleep Forums are not to be used for commercial purposes.
  • Commercial products and services are not endorsed by Sleepnet.com.
  • Sleep Deprivation due to Sleep Apnea and insufficient sleep are common and can present as insomnia, narcolepsy, or idiopathic hypersomnia. In infants and children sleep problems commonly present themselves as ADD or ADHD.


Copyright ©1995-2005 Sleepnet.com., All rights reserved