General practitioners commonly encounter individuals who display excessive concern with a health complaint or present with physical symptoms that have no readily evident organic cause. These presentations can lead to a diagnosis of a somatic symptom disorder (previously known as somatoform disorders).The category of somatic symptom disorder includes a range of clinical presentations such as health anxiety (previously hypochondriasis), medically unexplained symptoms, and persistent pain.eneral practitioners commonly encounter individuals who display excessive concern with a health complaint or present with physical symptoms that have no readily evident organic cause. These presentations can lead to a diagnosis of a somatic symptom disorder (previously known as somatoform disorders).
Then he is a mouth breather and he needs a full face mask....or chin strap in addition to his nasal mask. Does he has dizziness during the day? CPAP use has been known to cause ear problems in some people who have a pre-existing tendency. Dizziness and balance are definitely related to inner ear problems. You NEED to see a good ENT (ear, nose, throat specialist). That is NOT to say that you may not be able to use a CPAP, it is to say that you should have things checked out. It is well known that CPAP can cause Eustachian Tube Dysfunction.
* Make sure the mask you have is fitted appropriately. A mask that is too large or too small will be uncomfortable. * Nasal symptoms frequently respond to heated humidification of the CPAP air. Most CPAP machines come with heated humidifiers but many patients do not use them. * Do not overtighten the mask. This common mistake leads to mask discomfort and damage to the skin.