Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is it possible for an oxygen mask to make my throat dry and sore?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes: Oxygen delivery by a mask can cause the tissues of the mouth and nose to become dry and irritated.
Answered 1/29/2018
5.7k views
Thank
Yes: If you are using a CPAP machine for sleep apnea you should be using humidified oxygen. This may help with your complaint.
Answered 6/10/2014
5.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Asthma cold trigger with dry mouth and throat nont stop cough and trouble breathing during heavy work out how accurate are the finter tip pulse ox for oxygen?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My glands in my neck are sore and throat is sore and dry.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What can cause a dry sore throat with little to no spectrum?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
If you wear a nose tube with oxygen when asleep, could this cause dry or sore throat? Can it cause dry mouth?
Pls. give an idea of what this could be: 38degC fever at night, a hoarse voice for days but no sore throat and no phlegm, very mild dry cough, 67 yrs. old, oxygen sat. is 92, no direct contact with a COVID person, not weak or fatigued, good appetite?
OK I fed a sore throat for two weeks now it is been coming into a cough for a while now very bad and no my oxygen is between 93 and 95 so what should?
Can pickwickian syndrome get worse if I only rely on oxygen ventilator at night? I feel tired all day, morning headaches, dry throat. Should I see dr?
I have pickwickian syndrome & sleep apnea. Feeling sick. Headaches when waking up. Chest pain. Dry throat. Use oxygen at night. Should I see a dr?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
