CPAP side effects and management: aerophagia, dry mouth, leaks, and claustrophobia

CPAP side effects and management: aerophagia, dry mouth, leaks, and claustrophobia

CPAP therapy is well-tolerated for most patients after a 2–4 week acclimation period, but a substantial minority CPAP side effects encounter side effects that, if not resolved, become adherence failures. Almost every side effect has a standard clinical solution, and the solutions are not obscure — they involve pressure adjustment, mask swap, humidification tuning, or graduated desensitisation.