COPD flare ups with CPAP use

[lmcgraw]

Since I started using my cpap machine, I keep getting COPD flare up symptoms. Bad couch, phlegm. Anyone else have an issue? Maybe just coincidence?

[zonker]

Since I started using my cpap machine, I keep getting COPD flare up symptoms. Bad couch, phlegm. Anyone else have an issue? Maybe just coincidence?

welcome! while we wait for someone with knowledge to chime in, here are some links from the forum where this is discussed-
viewtopic/t26797/Can-CPAP-cause-COPD.html
viewtopic/t172941/COPD-a-common-cold-and-my-CPAP.html
viewtopic/t106290/CPAP-machine-with-Ast ... -COPD.html
viewtopic/t71270/COPD-new-to-CPAP.html

I hope this helps!

[ozij]

I suggest that while you're waiting to hear from people with COPD, you also ask the pulmonologist who diagnosed and treats you,

The physicians knowledge of your condition and of COPD is very important for understanding what's going on.

[ChicagoGranny]

Since I started using my cpap machine, I keep getting COPD flare up symptoms. Bad couch, phlegm. Anyone else have an issue? Maybe just coincidence?

"When compared to poorly compliant patients, OS patients with good CPAP compliance had a lower number of acute exacerbations related to COPD (AECOPD) and showed improved lung function and COPD related symptoms." - Clinical Respiratory Journal https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/crj.13580

You might also pose your question to JD Vance. (giggle)