Could humidifier cause a cough?
I have, off and on, had an annoying cough due to a tickly throat. This has been happening for a couple of years and no cause has been found. It seems to be due to excessive mucous production. It has been particularly bad in recent months and I am, once again, trying to get a diagnosis.
One of my theories is that my APAP humidifier could be the cause. I am rarely able to breathe through my nose and so use a FF mask.
I have my humidity quite high to counter dry mouth and constantly battle against rainout, including water in my mask. Mostly, I manage to keep it under control, but it shows just how much humidity is present.
And so I wonder what, if any, effect this high humidity has when it enters my lungs? Does water build up and would this irritate the lungs and cause excess mucous production? I have heard of people who survive almost drowning, and who have inhaled water, suffering similar issues for some time after the incident.
Does anybody else in here suffer a minor but chronic cough without sickness?
One of my theories is that my APAP humidifier could be the cause. I am rarely able to breathe through my nose and so use a FF mask.
I have my humidity quite high to counter dry mouth and constantly battle against rainout, including water in my mask. Mostly, I manage to keep it under control, but it shows just how much humidity is present.
And so I wonder what, if any, effect this high humidity has when it enters my lungs? Does water build up and would this irritate the lungs and cause excess mucous production? I have heard of people who survive almost drowning, and who have inhaled water, suffering similar issues for some time after the incident.
Does anybody else in here suffer a minor but chronic cough without sickness?
