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Have not managed ONE whole night with the CPAP for days due to this cough and cold. Unfortunately it's made worse by the dryness. I am picking up a humidifyer on Tuesday which might help things but I will be SO glad to see the back of this virus. I have all the remedies and Vicks vapour stuff but can't get past two hours a night at the moment. I am trying to have a couple of hours during the day with it on to top up as it were and this definitely helps. Am hoping once it goes that I'll be able to do full nights with it.
Is this always a problem with colds etc. I spoke to my GP and obviously as it's a virus there is no point in antibiotics. My chest is clear apart from echoed sound coming from my throat.
Gah! Colds, I utterly HATE them and that dreadful viral fatigue.
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It's a shame you're having to deal with this virus right at the beginning of your new CPAP treatment. Let's hope you're over the worst of it now. It's difficult dealing with a cold on CPAP even for an experienced user, so you're doing great! Am not sure what mask you're using, but if it's a nasal one then that's even worse. It's a pity everyone doesn't get given a full face mask as well for the times when they have colds or allergies etc. The good news is that most people find that once they're into their CPAP treatment and their sleep debt is paid back, then they don't get half as many colds as they used to due to their immune system working better.
It's a shame you're having to deal with this virus right at the beginning of your new CPAP treatment. Let's hope you're over the worst of it now. It's difficult dealing with a cold on CPAP even for an experienced user, so you're doing great! Am not sure what mask you're using, but if it's a nasal one then that's even worse. It's a pity everyone doesn't get given a full face mask as well for the times when they have colds or allergies etc. The good news is that most people find that once they're into their CPAP treatment and their sleep debt is paid back, then they don't get half as many colds as they used to due to their immune system working better.
This is a good place for us all to have a good moan :D However, try your very best to use the mask tonight, as it's even more important when you already have congestion. Not easy I know, but keep thinking "nothing lasts forever" and hopefully the nasty virus will get better. I swear by high doses of Vitamin C capsules at times like this, and I'm sure other people use different things.
This is a good place for us all to have a good moan :D However, try your very best to use the mask tonight, as it's even more important when you already have congestion. Not easy I know, but keep thinking "nothing lasts forever" and hopefully the nasty virus will get better. I swear by high doses of Vitamin C capsules at times like this, and I'm sure other people use different things.
Woohoo! Slept nearly all night with CPAP, only woke twice but managed to go back to sleep both times easily - and the chest feels a good deal more comfy this morning too.
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