my wife uses a cpap machine but keeps taking it off because she says it freezes her lips. The heat is adjusted as high as it will go and it is set on 9 for airflow. I think the flow is too high and the cold is caused by windchill. any suggestions.
2006-09-07 17:34:17 · 3 answers · asked by breeze1 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
It sounds like the humidifier she is using is not a heated humidifier. In that case you need to contact your respiratory company and let them know you want a heated humidifier. Most CPAPs come with a cold air humidifier. Using chapstick will help with the coldness. The air flow of 9 is something that you should not mess with. The doctor has set that number for her specifically because of her lungs. She needs that number to be at 9.
2006-09-07 18:05:28 · answer #1 · answered by smyles32406 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you buy the machine or rent it? In either case, call the place you got it and they will help you with the adjustments.
2006-09-08 00:38:16 · answer #2 · answered by KathieJo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put on lipbalm. I was surprised how much the lipbalm helped.
Slow the air flow and check the room temp also
2006-09-08 00:39:00 · answer #3 · answered by Big O 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋