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Can the CPAP machine cause your stomach to be bloated and hard?
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∙ 14y ago
Yes. It is called aerophagia, the condition in which a person swallows too much air into the stomach. It can cause bloating and discomfort, and can result in feeling like you ate a huge meal and need to burp.
When air is pumped into your nose and mouth, there is a chance that you're going to swallow it. Air will go down your esophagus and into your stomach, instead of your trachea and into your lungs.
If your trachea isn't opened, then you can't handle the amount of pressure being delivered by the CPAP machine, causing the overflow to push into the esophagus.
This could be resolved by adjusting the position of your head so that it's not tilting forward while you sleep. This keeps your airway open.
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The CPAP machine might be delivering too much air for your trachea and lungs to handle. This could be resolved by Talking to your doctor about reducing the pressure setting on your CPAP machine.
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You could have air leaks. No matter your level of CPAP pressure, if air is going in through your nose and is leaking out of your mouth, you will undoubtedly swallow involuntarily. This could be resolved by adjusting your mask appropriately, ensuring it is snug. You could also be using the wrong size mask. Additionally, you may want to get a full face mask for mouth breathers (it helps to hold your mouth closed.)
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yes
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Does cpap use cause tooth cavities?
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How do you connect cpap mask?
The CPAP mask is connected to the machine using special tubing also known as a hose. One end of the hose connects to an elbow or an adapter on the bottom of the mask. The other end of the hose connects to the CPAP machine output joint. It should fit snuggly, but not be difficult to attach. If it is, then you may not have the right size hosing or adapter for the mask/machine you are using and should contact your Respiratory Therapist, Physician, or CPAP supplier for help in trouble shooting this problem.
Can you put camphor in the water in your husbands Cpap machine?
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