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s I have a cpap machine and there are no horror stories about it as long as you get the right mask to fit you you will be fine there is air blowing when you breathe in and out it is normal especially if you have a nasal mask I have a full face mask because I am a mouth breather and because I have oxygen going in mine I like the cpap good luck.

I seem to have developed an alergic reaction to my cpap mask. I have little red bumps on the right side of my face only in areas where the mask hits my face, ie. the silicone seal. What can I do to avoid this other than obviously not use the mask? Are my symptoms consistent with a mask alergy? My Dr. says its an alergic reaction and said to get a non alergenic mask.. I don't know where. The bumps are ITCHY and tend to be in tight little circles, some what like acne.

Thanks for replying.I was afraid that would be the answer.I do have sleep apnea,but due to moving and needing new mask and other equipment,I haven't been using my CPAP.

I have other sleep problems, but I have not yet had to go to a CPAP. I understand if I wish to go to a CPAP my doctor requires I do another overnight in hospital (or other sleep study center) CPAP test to determine the best "settings" for me. So far I am CPAP free.

I have COPD and use oxygen 24/7........I seem to breath through my mouth while sleeping, so I use an oxygen mask........I can't find a mask that will stay on overnight...........I must be pulling at it while I'm asleep.........When I check my saturation levels they are sometimes 90 sometimes 86 because the oxygen has been off my face until I wake up and discover the mask off my face...........Is there a certain brand of adult O2 masks that might help me ?

t know how long you have been on CPAP , please stick with it you may have to bring the mask closer to you. what type of mask you have ?

Facial tissue is subject to the law of gravity and most masks are better fitted whilst laying down w/the PAP turned on at the set pressure or 10 cms whichever is highest. The MASK is the KEY to successful CPAP therapy once the needed pressure has been determined. At this point in time he should ask his doctor to script a one month loaner auto titratiing PAP such as a Resmed S8 or S9 AutoSet or a PR SystemOne or Respironcs M Series Auto PAP "with" heated humidifier.

Welcome to the CPAP world - what you describes sounds a lot like what I had going on initially. It turned out that I didn't have the right size mask and they switched me to a smaller mask. When the mask is too big, the seal is easily broken and then you start getting all sorts of weird vibrations and actions in the mask. The chipmunk cheeks stopped for me once the mask was properly fitted. Also, the dry mouth comes from exhaling through your mouth.

What brand and model APAP do you have? What was your CPAP pressure setting? What pressure range was your APAP set for? Which mask(s) have you used? Did you try a full face mask? A nasal cushion or nasal pillows mask w/a chin strap? What is your Leak rate w/the CPAP and APAP. High leaks whether mask leaks or mouth leaks can interfere w/your PAP therapy causing the PAP to provider higher and higher pressure to compensate for the leaks.

t want me to desaturate during the procedure. I thought I could either just wear my CPAP mask or have oxygen. Is this a normal procedure, to be intubated for a colonoscopy when a person has sleep apnea?

I use the full CPAP mask that covers my mouth and nose. At first it caused me a somewhat claustrophobic feeling and I always wanted to rip it off my face, but I got over that after a few days and now it is no problem. I sleep like a baby with it now.

I'm thinking by "breather" you are speaking of a cpap machine. It could be that your therapy needs some adjusting for it to be effective. I'm going to list some common issues to troubleshoot. If you are not using a full face mask, could you be mouth breathing? Doing so causes all your therapy to go out your mouth and result in still suffering the health effects of the sleep apnea, including daytime sleepiness. Is your mask leaking too much to be effective?

m assuming you had a second sleep study done with CPAP to determine the correct pressure and type of mask--did your doctor's report state that your sleep quality significantly improved with CPAP? Typically, companies that provide you with the CPAP machine have a card with a microchip in it that monitors how often the machine is being used, for what period of time, and whether or not it is being properly used (via pressure measurements and recordings).

Hey JB, good idea but I do hope you are removing your mask before squirting any water into your dry mouth!! It's simply too easy to loose control over the destination of a total gulp when air from a CPAP is giving it a big boost to propel it faster than usual toward the back of your throat. Once there, it can easily be directed into the trachea rather than the esophagus. We can't underestimate the force of CPAP's directional airflow force. Ever try to talk with your CPAP on?

Hi Meagher sorry you are having problem with your CPAP the only thing i may suggest is another type of mask i dout if the CPAP machine would send out any toxic air what i my suggest is run the CPAP for a while please let me know how you get on........

I recommend that he follow-up with his sleep doctor and give CPAP a try. Work with the sleep doctors and the equipment company to find a mask and device that works for him. I also recommend that he join and take part in support groups such as ones offered by the American Sleep Apnea Association (in person or on-line). Hope this helps.

ve tried to use CPAP for more than a year with no success, using full mask, nasal mask or nasal pillows with chin strap. They either keep me from falling asleep, or I can't get them easily reseated without leaks if I have to get out of bed during the night. I also have trouble keeping the headgear/chin strap in place even when it's correctly adjusted; it slips off my head. I have to over-tighten it; not only uncomfortable, but it irritates my skin. Have you tried CPAP Pro?

You might also try sleeping with just the mask and no pressure for a couple of days to see if it is a pressure issue or a weirdness of having a mask on. Once you are used to the feel of a mask, a lot can be done with pressures. My machine will gradually increase to the right pressure over time if I want it to, but I don't bother with that anymore. Please keep trying!

yeah needing to do something different. but the cpap mask is full mask. and think i remember its on auto. one of the new resmed models .

I too had terrible double vision after using my new CPAP with a face mask that covered my whole nose and mouth. I tried to hydrate my eyes with no effect. I changed my mask to the Amara view mask which covers only my mouth and the tip of my nose. My vision went back to normal in 3 days. It's not dry eyes, it's the mask putting pressure on the muscles around your eyes.

I have had excellent luck with the Resmed Mirage Quattro mask. It has a knob at the top of the mask that adjusts the pressure against the forehead and nose. I wake-up without redness or cuts on the nose. It is a full face mask which is a concern if you're using the nasal CPAP. I was getting redness and cuts when I first started using CPAP but it turns out that my mask was too small. Once I went to a large Mirage Quattro, the bleeding stopped.

Hi I've been diagnosed with mild obstructive sleep apnea and mild narcolepsy. I've got a long history of sleep paralysis and I use a cpap machine. But my sleep paralysis is getting worse. If my husband doesn't take off my cpap mask, I will stay stuck in the paralysis. So far I believe this to be for atleast 15mins as he went tto feed our son after I woke and I was stuck there until he returned and I could grunt at him. In addition, I also am practically not breathing.

hi! I'm boiling my resmed mask in water for 30sec and I think it really helps to clean it out, vinegar may also work I've been taking d mannose hoping it will stop any brain damage I've gotten from sleep apnea if anyone wants to talk about sleep apnea and treatments that would be great!

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