Cpap in winter: how to tolerate when you have a cold

Winter is one of the most difficult times of the year. During these months of the year, it is impossible not to get sick at some point. Whether it is due to the cold, the sudden change of temperature or even the lack of protection, in any case, only the strongest can survive this season. Colds leave us with many consequences, but we have to deal with them.

One of the consequences we can take from colds is in the way we tolerate our sleep apnoea treatments. For those of you who are not familiar with this concept, these are pauses that occur in breathing while we sleep. In this article, we at TerapiaCPAP want to give you the solution to this problem and teach you how to tolerate it. Even if we have a cold, this is no longer a problem to treat.

At TerapiaCPAP we are specialists in controlling respiratory diseases in a non-surgical way. A therapy that consists of continuous pressure on the airways while you sleep. When sleep is interrupted, the patient can increase the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure or even diabetes. This is why the Cpap machine prevents the airways from closing during sleep by increasing the air pressure in the throat.

Once Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome has been diagnosed after a sleep study, it is very important to be aware of the problems you may encounter. One of them is how to use the Cpap machines when you have a cold. For this, it is essential to adapt the mask to your specific case, so that the process can be useful.

How to breathe with the apnea machine when we have a cold?

When we have a cold, breathing becomes more complicated, and on many occasions, we have to breathe through the mouth due to the obstruction of the nasal passages. It is at this stage that we may encounter some setbacks with the Cpap machines. Pay attention because below we show you the types of masks that you can find on the market.

At TerapiaCpap we offer a wide range of mask options for patients suffering from sleep apnea. There are nasal pillows masks, nasal masks, face masks and pediatric masks. A total of 4 models that adapt to each specific situation. You should make sure you use them correctly, as incorrect mask placement can cause headaches, among other side effects, caused by air leaks around the machine.

If you cannot find the mask that suits you, in this case for tolerating colds, please do not hesitate to contact us through the website. We are a company dedicated to providing patient counselling and monitoring services. We attach importance to the evolution of each patient and always look for the most convenient and comfortable treatment.

Another key aspect that will make us feel at ease with our Cpap masks is constant monitoring to evaluate the results. Perhaps, after a while, we will notice that the results start to diminish. This is when we should consider switching to another mask that is more suitable for our current situation.

Don’t panic if you have a cold and notice that the mask isn’t working as well as it used to. It is normal, it is possible that your airways have become blocked due to nasal obstruction and you only have to breathe through your mouth. It is important to keep calm and always consult our experts if in doubt. If you want to sleep well and you are not at risk, contact us!