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dclaryjr
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09-04-2016, 10:31 AM
Using CPAP with an ear infection
Friday I was diagnosed with an ear infection. That afternoon I came down with a bad case of chills, and ended up spending 14 hours in bed (without using CPAP). Last night I tried using it but within minutes, I was experiencing sharp pain in infected ear so I chucked the mask. Has anyone experienced this?
DariaVader
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09-04-2016, 01:21 PM
RE: Using CPAP with an ear infection
I hope you are getting treatment for the ear infection!!!
I have continued CPAP with ear infection, but it's tricky to make it comfy. These are how I coped
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Tongue Suck Technique for prevention of mouth breathing:
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PaytonA
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09-04-2016, 02:37 PM
RE: Using CPAP with an ear infection
Daria, is your house a pharmacy??
 
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trish6hundred
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09-04-2016, 07:55 PM
RE: Using CPAP with an ear infection
Hi dclaryjr,
I hope you get over your ear infection really soon.
trish6hundred
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09-04-2016, 08:01 PM
RE: Using CPAP with an ear infection
Yep, been there, but I have a variety of masks and picked one (Circadian) that worked for me. Sadly, I lost 30% of my hearing in that ear this spring, so defiantly see an ENT if the first dose of antibiotics don't work.
MitchS
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09-04-2016, 08:15 PM
RE: Using CPAP with an ear infection
(09-04-2016, 02:37 PM)PaytonA Wrote: Daria, is your house a pharmacy?? From what she's posted she must have a pantry full of pharmaceuticals and home remedies. 
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dclaryjr
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09-04-2016, 11:31 PM
RE: Using CPAP with an ear infection
Thanks for the responses. Yes, my doctor prescribed some drops that that are a combination antibiotic with a steroid for the swelling. There's not too much pain at this point, but it's itchy as hell. I'll give it one more night and try again after using a nasal irrigator and the DV drug suggestions.
hegel
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09-06-2016, 12:02 AM
RE: Using CPAP with an ear infection
Flonase is good for clearing the eustachian tubes as well. Daria's advice to lean forward at the waist and spray is spot on; really makes a difference. You can get it over the counter now.
Antihistamines are a stimulant, so remember that at bedtime. And don't combine them with cough syrup without reading the labels carefully; you could get a double dose of antihistamine that way. And eat your vegetables! Signed, your mother.
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Using CPAP with an ear infection
