Sadly, a CPAP generally does not alleviate - and might even aggravate - symptoms from a cold, the flu, etc. There are some exceptions, but most recommendations I’ve read suggest temporarily desisting use of the CPAP when ill.
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Ejh3k@lemmy.world 5 months ago
That all stopped for me when I got a CPAP
toynbee@lemmy.world 5 months ago
jballs@sh.itjust.works 5 months ago
How is it sleeping with a CPAP? It looks wildly uncomfortable to me. But I suppose it beats suffocating in my sleep…
FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 5 months ago
Between having to wear the mask and the noise, I imagine I would have many bad nights of sleep until I got used to it. Probably would make working a real challenge.
mayotte2048@lemm.ee 5 months ago
Definitely takes some getting used to.
tooclose104@lemmy.ca 5 months ago
I know someone with one. They’re apparently pretty alright, doesn’t really notice it anymore. The QoL improvement from it though was night and day.
CluckN@lemmy.world 5 months ago
Pshh have you seen how small the CPAP machines have gotten? My grandfather had one the size of a mini-fridge and now they are the size of a toaster.
jballs@sh.itjust.works 5 months ago
I’m more asking about how it is sleeping with the mask on your face with a hose.