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Snoring with your CPAP machine indicates a problem with your sleep treatment, so don't hesitate to check it out. High-pressure settings can result in snoring and indicate your machine is having leaks. Visit https://www.cpapoutlet.ca/en/Masks for more information.
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HelpfulSolutions IfYou’re StillSnoringWith CPAP
Snoring happens when the airflow through the nose andmouth is blocked
Airway blocking can be caused by many reasons includingblocked nasal airways, a constricted sleeping position, oreven poor muscle tone in the tongue or throat
Snoring with your CPAP machine indicates a problem withyour sleep treatment, so don't hesitate to check it out
4 Reasons Why You're Still Snoring With CPAP and How to Stop it
High-pressure High-pressure settings canresult in snoring and indicateyour machine is having leaks
Call your primary care physicianor sleep care professional ifyour settings seem off
You may need another titrationperformed to ensure your CPAPhas the right pressure settings
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Improper breathingWhen you exhale through yourmouth, you can create a snoringcontinuation that can contributeto morning headaches and evensome digestive problems
Breathing through your mouth,causes you to exhale more CO2than normal causing animbalance in body chemistry andblood flow
You should get a full-facemask if you tend to breathethrough your mouth
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Air leaks The air notches in the mask cancause leaks which negativelyimpact your sleep therapy bydisrupting airflow
To help solve leaks, you can trya new mask style or other maskaccessories and varients likeeye shields nasal pillow liners,or nasal gel pads
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https://www.cpapoutlet.ca/en/Masks
Improper sleeping postureSleeping on your back canobstruct air pressure in yourCPAP equipment from clearingyour airways
Instead, swap your currentsleeping postures and choosea mask made for side sleepers
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