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Will wearing a CPAP affect my sense of smell and taste?

I sleep with a breathing enhancement CPAP every night. Will the use of this machine affect one's sense of smell and taste?

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+1 Views: 2085 Answers: 2 Posted: 11 years ago

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Colleen

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I've read through some forums that discuss this. The general consensus is no, the cpap machine does not diminish taste and smell. They do however say that many of the nasal sprays that people use to offset the nasal dryness the machine causes can cause a loss of smell and taste.

11 years ago. Rating: 3
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Hezikiah

Thanks for your quick reply. I do use a nose spray (Nasonex) that might be the cause. I will try saline spray.

Hezikiah

commented 11 years ago

witchway

The CPAP comes with a reservoir that you add water to so the patient doesn't experience nasal dryness. Problems arise when the machine is not kept clean or the hoses and masks are not replaced often enough. As far as losing your sense of smell, I know of none.

commented 11 years ago

terryfossil 1

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http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-apnea/features/cpap-machine?page=3 most of them come with a built in Humidifier ,,,gets rid of the dry mouth problem,,your smell and taste will be fine,,unless you smoke..>>>>>>>><<<<<<<..

10 years ago. Rating: 2
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mycatsmom

most c pap users are 1. overweight, 2. smoke 3. have diabetes 4. might have a history of a past heart attack 5. are more at risk for a stroke, b/c of their sleep apnea.

commented 10 years ago

terryfossil 1

I come under the heading of number 5,mainly because i have not bought a c-pap machine,,things are dearer in Aussie..>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<..

commented 10 years ago