Good Morning

I have had sleep apnea for a very long time.  I was afraid of the idea of sleeping with a mask.  My wife has lived with my severe snoring for some time.  I finally had the slep study and was diagnosed.  While I di not have many of the symtoms tht many others have suffered with, the tiredness and snoring was harsh.

I have been on my CPAP machine for 2 weeks.  I slep for over 7 hours the first night, and every night sense then.  Yesterday I statrted having hearing problems in my right ear.  I have had tenitis for sometime, but this is different.  I hear a "tinny" sound with higher pitched sound.  I also have trouble distinguishing a persons voice on the phone when I listen thru that ear.

I use a full face mask.  When I sleep on my back my ears fill with air, and I have to release the pressure.  I have not been able to find any info on this in any of the internet searches I have done.  Has anyone else experienced this?

When I saw the subject, I immediately clicked on it becasue I recently posted something on here regarding my change in hearing since going on CPAP.  But in my case, the change was good, and not pressure related.

Here;s the link if you're interested:
http://www.apneasupport.org/viewtopic.php?p=87092&highlight=#87092


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My life was restarted on June 29th, 2007

57 yr. male
pre-CPAP apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) of 64
ResMed S8 Escape w/humidifier
ResMed Mirage Swift II nasal pillows system
Prescribed for a 6 but I like to fool with things, and prefer 7

Thanks....I read the thread.  Seems to be different for me.  I think a trip to the ear nose and throat guy is in my future.