What are the CPAP Side Effects?

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Before choosing a CPAP machine, you need to know something about CPAP side effects: not all the people are happy with CPAP treatment and they give up this therapy for good.

If you can't tolerate CPAP machine, you may have a feeling of suffocation, or you will pull the CPAP mask off during sleep.

These side effects are common and it's just a matter of getting used to the mask.

But what are the serious problems with CPAP?

• One of the most common CPAP side effects is dry mouth. This problem appears when you sleep with your mouth open. The pressurized air from CPAP enters in the open mouth and neck causing the unpleasant feeling of drying.

What should you do?

You have to find if you have the nose congested or a nasal obstruction that force you to sleep with your mouth open.

Talk with your sleep specialist to investigate the problem. You may have a sinus infection.

You need a clean nose in order for CPAP treatment to work well.

Click here to learn how to escape CPAP dry mouth problem.





• Another CPAP side effect is dryness of nose or nasal congestion. These problems can be temporary responses of your body as it get used with the CPAP.

You may feel like your throat is worn out from CPAP pressure and you will be frustrated.

Let me tell you something about the nose, to understand what happens.

In normal conditions, your nose is your natural humidifier of the air which you breathe. But if CPAP begins to dry your nose, your body will produce more mucus in the nose to add moisture to the inhaled air.

That's why you can have a nasal congestion.

What should you do?

Don't give up your treatment! There are on the market humidifiers which can be attached to your CPAP and make your sleep better.

Maybe you want to try other techniques to cure sleep apnea, without CPAP, but I insist you should find a way to get used to your breathing machine. The first weeks are critical for a successful CPAP treatment




• Mask discomfort is another side effect of CPAP treatment.

The pressure of the mask on your face may be uncomfortable enough that you will be unable to sleep.

This problem appears because you choose a mask that does not fit properly on your face. A CPAP mask should avoid air leak, but also it shouldn't be too tight to be uncomfortable.

So...when you choose a CPAP mask, try it on, to see if the mask does fit properly.




• The noise of the CPAP cann't be tolerated by some people.

The newer CPAPs are so quiet that noise is rarely an issue. But if the noise is a problem for your bed partner, then you can use an extra length of tubing to move the CPAP machine further away from the bed.

Another solution for your partner is to use earplugs which in this day are quite comfortable.

Ok, you will think that there are important reasons to stop using your treatment. But you must remember that you should not discontinue the use of CPAP.

There is no issue that cannot be worked out especially with the advanced technology of today. Solve the problem, continue your therapy and get on with your life.

However, if everything fails, then I think you have nothing to lose if you try this step-by-step guide to cure sleep apnea without CPAP.

People who read about CPAP side effects also read about:

• Alternative cures for sleep apnea


• Alternatives to CPAP


• Sleep apnea pillow

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