Almost every kind of medical treatment or medication can and often does have side effects. It’s important to know what these are upfront so that you can be prepared for them and be prepared to mitigate them. SecondWind CPAP offers used CPAP and BiPAP machines for your sleep therapy needs. Below, we’ll go over some of the common side effects of CPAP therapy. Shop with us online today!
Gas or Bloating
Because CPAP machines work by blowing pressurized air into your mouth while you are sleeping, many people end up swallowing this air in the night, which then can make them gassy and bloated in the morning. Normally, a simple adjustment of the air pressure is the fix.
Dry Mouth
Dry mouth can occur during CPAP therapy usually in two ways. First, you are breathing in dry air all night, which can dry out your mouth. Many CPAP machines now have built-in humidifiers to moisten the air you breathe. Second, dry mouth can occur when patients use a nasal mask but breath out their mouths. Switching to a full face mask is often the solution here.
Nasal Congestion
Since pressurized air is being blown into your nasal passages all night, a common side effect is a stuffy or runny nose or nosebleeds. A CPAP humidifier can often solve many of these problems, or using a nasal saline solution can help as well.
Skin Irritations
Your skin needs to breathe and not be constricted in order to be healthy. Many CPAP therapy patients complain of skin irritations due to the mask, headgear, and tubes that fit snug against their face. Oftentimes, investing in CPAP accessories such as masks and tube covers, solves the problem.
CHOOSE SECONDWIND CPAP FOR YOUR CPAP THERAPY NEEDS
CPAP therapy has revolutionized the lives of millions of Americans who suffer from a type of sleep apnea and other breathing disorders. We offer used CPAP and BiPAP machines in order to help others have access to this life-changing therapy. Shop online today!