Having used CPAP for over twenty years – there are a couple of potential side effects that anyone trying bipap while flying should be aware of. (CPAP and BIPAP are cousins separated by different air pressure approaches.)
Dry eyes – easily fixed in most cases by using over the counter eye drops.
GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease) – CPAP treatment can increase acid reflux. For me, I have found that drinking tomato juice can reduce the GERD symptoms (my Doctor is still is doubtful that this works – but it works for me).
There are other potential side effects but these are the ones that affect me.
Brian Little
Marion, Iowa