Cpap nasal masks respironics
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I have sleep apnea and was using the cpap machine but used it only once cause i could not at all sleep with a mask on my mouth and I could not aford to pay for it. So I returned it ,but now i cant sleep and during the day at abut after 12 noon i feel really tires and headaches and very sleepy . So i take caffine pills everyday to stay awake. I know taking pills is no the answer and I should be using the machine. My question is is there any other way to cure my problem with out the machine.
My husband has a CPAP which helps him breathe but he hates it ... like really HATES this machine. He says it is very difficult for him to sleep with the nose mask on (and especially when he has a cold, but who sleeps well with a cold after all). However when he tries to sleep without the CPAP, he wakes and snores so much and so loud, he doesn't really sleep at all (during his sleep test, they determined he woke between 75-90 times per night). This has been going on for over 2 years.
He began having trouble with the mask cutting into the bridge of nose. He has tried different masks, nasal pillows; I think everything that is available. He cannot get a good seal with any of them except the one taht cuts into his nose.
Bandaids have not worked. Does anyone have a suggestion to protect his skin without compromising the seal. We would greatly appreciate any input.
As KatEyes has stated there are so many new and different masks and nasal devices out there today that you should be able to find on that works for you. If you are pulling the hose from the machine or the mask there are clamps available that will prevent you from doing that anymore. You can also get a hose up to eight feet long to prevent tension on the hose while moving around while sleeping.
If you are gonig to continue to smoke and stop breathing 120X a minute you really need that machine.
You could also try different masks and see which are more comfortable for you. In addition, if any nasal blocks try to keep them patent with OTC nasal decongestants and aim for optimum weight with exercises or long walks. But ensure to use CPAP therapy on a regular basis.
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for example, a nasal obstruction that might be surgically relieved. Then perhaps, the use of a nasal cannula might be feasible.
If you are normally able to breathe through your nose but cannot while asleep, you might want to give consideration to the type of soft-gel mask commonly used with Nasal C-PAP. Oxygen can be fed into that type of system, at high concentration.
My c-pap machine is a REMstarAUTO with A-Flex. It's a very good machine. I took the model with the humidifier because they air in winter is to dry not to have it. My only problem is that I have a nasal mask only and I should have get two! One nasal and a full face for when I have sinus infections (which is often with me!). I tried both but I prefer the nasal one.
If you have a the chance ask if you can try diferent kind of mask before you make your choice.
one year to desensitize myself to the mask let alone to find the right cpap mask (nasal pillows) and pressure setting to alleviate my symptoms. Keep in mind with UARS you need only a lower pressure setting to keep your airway open. If you read Dr. Guilleminualt’s papers on UARS and posts of www.cpaptalk.com and www.apneasupport.org most people with UARS need lower pressure settings of 8 and under. I read in one of Dr.
t tolerate it either when I had first gotten it and that is why I got the surgery. However they have so many new machines and nasal masks today I am sure your doctor can find something that works for you. I use a nasal pillow myself and I don't even realize I have it on anymore. The nasal pillow will only leak when it is worn out and you need a new one. I don't go anywhere without my CPAP and even have a backup unit should somthing happen to the other. It is a lifesaver.
Masks can give a claustrophobic feeling to certain individuals. There are also nasal masks. You could start by trying them for very short periods and then increase the timing as you get more comfortable. Alternatively, you could try BiPAP, which is a bi level pressure device, which regulates according to inspiration and expiration, and hence is more comfortable. So, don't worry and discuss these options with your doctor.
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There are numerous types of masks in order to avoid the problems you experienced. For example you could you nasal cannula-like mask with which you should not have the above problems. Consider maintain a normal weight, with BMI in normal values. The international recommendation for oxygen supply is only when a patient experiences a drop of oxygen during daytime, but no reason to worry for sideeffects if you use it anyway during sleeping time.
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I tried several CPAP machines and half a dozen masks but was unable to tolerate them. Due to sinus congestion, I am a mouth breather and simply could not keep a mask on through the night. Recently visited a doc who does the pillar procedure. He saw the size of my uvula and suggested a uvulectomy along with the pillar procedure. After that is done he wants to scope my nose and see if he can get me breathing through my nose. Does this sound like a good course of action?
If any nasal blocks try to keep them patent with OTC nasal decongestants. Aim for optimum weight with exercises or long walks and walk your way to sleeping well. Follow good sleep hygiene measures like going to bed at the same time, waking up at the same time, avoidance of alcohol, smoking and caffeinated beverages. Maintain warm, comfortable bedroom environment and engage in relaxing activities like a warm bath before bed time.
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