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I've had many adjustments to my cpap but never feel rested/refreshed i have developed a cough w/ extreme drainage stuck in my chest using it. ideas?

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Cpap: One suggestion is to be sure you are using a humidifier on the CPAP machine

Answered 3/16/2015

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A member asked:

I've had many adjustments to my cpap but never feel rested/refreshed i have developed a cough w/ extreme drainage stuck in my chest using it. ideas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

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