CPAP Troubleshooter

Dry mouth

Wake up with a dry throat or desert-level mouth.

Bloated stomach

Bloating, burping, or gas from swallowing air during therapy.

Leak at top of mask

Air blows into your eyes or over the top of the mask.

Leak at side of mask

Whistling or air escape at the cheek or jaw seal.

Nose stuffiness

Congestion or runny nose after starting CPAP.

Sore spot on nose

Pressure mark, soreness, or skin breakdown on the bridge.

Claustrophobic feeling

The mask feels suffocating or triggers anxiety.

Mouth breathing

Mouth falls open and pressure leaks out overnight.

Machine noise

Machine or mask is loud enough to disturb you or a partner.

Hard to exhale

Exhaling feels like pushing against a wall.

Can't fall asleep

Lying awake with the mask on for more than ~30 minutes.

Pressure too strong

Air delivery feels overwhelming or uncomfortable.