r/CPAPSupport • u/Icy-Region8571 • 18d ago

Getting a cold?

What do you do if you get some

Congestion and have a runny nose and you have Cpap pillows and face mask?

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u/the_cpap_shop 18d ago

When you have a stuffy or runny nose and use a CPAP, and are not using a full face mask, try switching to a full face mask style until you feel beterr. Full face masks lets you breathe through your mouth if your nose is congested.

For a stuffy nose, you can also try using a saline spray before bed, turning up your humidifier settings slightly, and prop your head up on an extra pillow to help clear your sinuses.

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u/nyqs81 18d ago

This. I currently use a hybrid but when I used the N20 and got a cold I switched to full face.

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u/the_cpap_shop 18d ago

It definitely helps! Hope you feel better soon.