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Why does the cpap machine hurt my lungs when i am wearing the mask?
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Shouldn't hurt: Perhaps the pressure is too high and you need an adjustment? Talk to your sleep apnea doctor. This should not be a painful intervention.
Answered 12/11/2017
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Pressure, or?: Pressure may be too high, or you may have some underlying chest/lung problem. Run this by prescribing sleep doctor.
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