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My mother just started using a cpap machine a few days ago.

Sent to Health Experts December 13, 2006 10:57 a.m.

My mother just started using a cpap machine a few days ago. Afer the first night her throat was sore (she is using a humidifier). After the second night it was worse and she called her nurse pract. and was put on an antibiotic. She did not use the machine for a night and her throat seemen to get better. Went back on the machine, throat got worse, continued to use it, just called me and said her throat is closing up - hard to breath - not sure what to do - she lives in a very small town 60 minutes away. Could she be having an allergic reaction to her mask?

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Age: 73

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She is calling the company that set her up on the program. We don't know what to do. Do I need to go get het and bring her to an emergency room?

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December 13, 2006 10:59 a.m. (1 minute and 29 seconds later)

Hi Customer (name blocked for privacy), thanks for using Just Answer for your question this morning. My name's Gloria and I'm online now to help?

Is she having a very difficult time breathing?

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