I was diagnosed about 9 mos ago. I have a CPAP machine which I try to use every night but as soon as I get it on I feel very uncomfortable. It feels like my throat is getting clogged with mucus and I am either coughing or trying to clear my throat. I was given vague information when I left the drs ofc. They gave me Spiriva (2 puffs in the morning) and a rescue inhaler. They didn’t explain anything and was told I would get the CPAP machine. I do know I retain CO2. I don’t know what an exacerbation is or how you would feel if you had one. I don’t go outside due to high pollen count and I don’t tolerate the heat very well. I feel like the CPAP is making me worse