Guest guest Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 I use a bipap overnight and during day when tired. Ipap 19 epap 4. As I'm starting to use it more there is an overlap with when I have to eat/drink. The last couple of days I've had periods of upper airway congestion and the only thing I can link it to is aspirating when on bipap. Any top tips would be really appreciated and help my anxiety! Sent from my iPhone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 My friend had her PA turn the machine of every time she wanted to swallow something. Just turning it off usually isn't enough for me because of the back pressure in the tubing. I have to separate the mask tube from the circuit hose. Alana > > I use a bipap overnight and during day when tired. Ipap 19 epap 4. > > As I'm starting to use it more there is an overlap with when I have to eat/drink. The last couple of days I've had periods of upper airway congestion and the only thing I can link it to is aspirating when on bipap. > > Any top tips would be really appreciated and help my anxiety! > > > > Sent from my iPhone > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 I've been on my BiPAP for over 21 years and still mostly use it at night except when sick, but all my pulmonologists have always told me not to eat or drink while on the BiPAP because of extreme danger of aspiration. I'm not sure what I would do if they overlapped. Hope this helps Good luck, Erek > > I use a bipap overnight and during day when tired. Ipap 19 epap 4. > > As I'm starting to use it more there is an overlap with when I have to eat/drink. The last couple of days I've had periods of upper airway congestion and the only thing I can link it to is aspirating when on bipap. > > Any top tips would be really appreciated and help my anxiety! > > > > Sent from my iPhone > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Brett used to always eat and drink on the bipap, especially when he was sick. He just learned how to coordinate the swallowing with the machine. He doesn't really do it anymore though but I will ask him when he gets home from church if he has any advice. Thanks! Kristal- Mom to Brett- SMA II- 12 years old Visit Brett @ www.our-sma-angels.com/brett OR www.caringbridge.org/visit/brettwilson Re: How to eat/drink when on bipap? I've been on my BiPAP for over 21 years and still mostly use it at night except when sick, but all my pulmonologists have always told me not to eat or drink while on the BiPAP because of extreme danger of aspiration. I'm not sure what I would do if they overlapped. Hope this helps Good luck, Erek > > I use a bipap overnight and during day when tired. Ipap 19 epap 4. > > As I'm starting to use it more there is an overlap with when I have to eat/drink. The last couple of days I've had periods of upper airway congestion and the only thing I can link it to is aspirating when on bipap. > > Any top tips would be really appreciated and help my anxiety! > > > > Sent from my iPhone > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1424 / Virus Database: 2112/4819 - Release Date: 02/19/12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 I have been using a BiPAP for many years and I have never had that problem. Once, when I was in the hospital doctors were not comfortable seeing me eating and drinking while my machine was on. They wanted me to take a swallowing test which just proved I do not aspirate. The secret is carefulness. Don't take big bites and don't talk when your mouth is full. Breathe through your mouth. Loosen up your mask to avoid pressure you can't compensate with exhaling. ________________________________ From: <lindajmoss@...> " " < > Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2012 3:05 PM Subject: How to eat/drink when on bipap? Â I use a bipap overnight and during day when tired. Ipap 19 epap 4. As I'm starting to use it more there is an overlap with when I have to eat/drink. The last couple of days I've had periods of upper airway congestion and the only thing I can link it to is aspirating when on bipap. Any top tips would be really appreciated and help my anxiety! Sent from my iPhone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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