Is it best not to use a cpap machine while having COPD exacerbation ? What do fellow sufferers do ?

[Bilko952]

cpap/copd exacerbation

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Sorry you are not well. I use mine all the time, I don’t think I could manage without it. I am not sure why you asked?

[lucymockingjay]

Hi, i have brittle asthma and I use mine all the time too, although I did ask for advice off the ventilation nurse whilst in hospital as I am currently.

I find it harder to use whilst my asthma is being challenging as it makes me feel like I am suffocating once I put the cpap on because of the pressure of the machine when breathing out. She said if I need to take it Off during those times it's fine.

I also wear it a lot though when I am ataxic too as my muscles are.rubbish then due to that and having ehlers danlos (eds) syndrome and It helps loads then. Any more questions and you are always welcome to ask.

Love and hugs xxx

[Linjones]

Hi, I use cpap machine every night, I have Copd. I was told to always use it during exacerbation, in fact you need it more then. When I was in hospital with a flare up it actually saved my life. Good luck