Cpap pillow nasal masks
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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.
I have been on cpap for 2 weeks now, I have had 4 different masks. I can fall asleep now no problem, but am waking up during the night and taking my mask off. It is getting very frustrating as I thought that this was a magical cure for tiredness but am getting so put off over the whole thing I feel like just giving up, have others had the same type of feeling?
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.
I have used a cpap for 10 months. My most prevalent problem is that the exterior of my nose tickles as though a feather is being brushed against it. I use a full face mask most of the time. I have tried applying Vaseline and various other moisturizers to no avail. The only thing that has seemed to help to a limited degree is "AquaPhor" daubed on my nose, not rubbed on.
Sometimes, the home care provider will send someone to your house with a few types of masks to try while in your bed, on your pillow, using your machine. You should be able to find something comfortable.
Also, there is a great website fornewly diagnosed apnea patients. It is: www.apneasupport.org. There are litterly hundreds of apnea sufferers on the site who can help you with your questions. Please leave me a message if you would like my CPAP machine.
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Another idea is to ask your CPAP home care provider to send a person to your house with a few different masks and sizes. Then, you can try them on while lying on your own bed and pillow while attached to your CPAP machine. This can give you a range of masks to choose from.
There's a great forum for sleep apnea sufferers. It's called www.apneasupport.org. There are many apnea patients with years of experience who can guide you to the most comfortable mask.
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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?
I have been using CPAP machine for over a yr. now and I have seen no improvement in my sleep. I use the nose pillow mask because of me being a side sleeper but I find me waking up with my mouth open and sometimes there is drool. Should I try a full mask to see if that would be any better for me?
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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