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Last night was the first I really noticed this. I woke up several times
with my mouth open and air rushing out. I have some ideas on the cause.
I switched from auto to straight CPAP at my prescribed pressure (12).
This is a bit higher than the 90% pressure the machine has reported, so
I'm sleeping with a slightly higher pressure than I am used to. Also,
I'm starting to have allergy problems (early spring is always bad for
me), and I may have been congested. I also felt like the C-Flex didn't
provide as much exhalation relief as the A-Flex, but I can only use
C-Flex in CPAP mode.
I'm going to try a decongestant before bed tonight to see if that helps. Hopefully I'll get used to the higher pressure quickly, too. If not, I may have to go to a full-face mask or a chin strap.
I'm going to try a decongestant before bed tonight to see if that helps. Hopefully I'll get used to the higher pressure quickly, too. If not, I may have to go to a full-face mask or a chin strap.
I've had the Respironics ComfortGel mask for a week now, and I getting more annoyed with it every day. I either get it too tight which causes soreness, or it is loose enough to leak with the slightest head movement. I did finally manage to sleep on my side with it, but it took a lot of adjustments.
I just got back from the DME supplier with a new Fisher & Paykel Opus 360 mask. This is a nasal pillow mask. It is a lot less bulky, and I hope it will work better for me. I'll find out tonight.
I just got back from the DME supplier with a new Fisher & Paykel Opus 360 mask. This is a nasal pillow mask. It is a lot less bulky, and I hope it will work better for me. I'll find out tonight.
CPAP machine manufacturers always hide some settings from the end user. Apparently they think we will start randomly changing our pressure settings! Fortunately, this information is available online, although I'm sure the manufacturers aren't happy about it.
http://www.cpap-supply.com/Articles.asp?ID=130
http://www.cpap-supply.com/Articles.asp?ID=130
I have my CPAP machine! The report from the sleep study wasn't ready, so the DME supplier (LMI Home Medical) set me up with an Auto-PAP. I have the Respironics Auto M Series with the ComfortGel mask.
I'm looking forward to some restful sleep tonight.
I'm looking forward to some restful sleep tonight.
Some local Durable Medical Equipment (DME) suppliers that may carry CPAP machines:
- LMI Home Medical, 1209 Greeley Ave N, Glencoe, MN 55336 (320)864-6630
- Ridgeview Home Medical Equipment, 141 W 1st St, Waconia, MN 55387 (952)442-2283
- Health & Care Store at Park Nicollet, 500 Marschall Rd Ste 220, Shakopee, MN 55379 (952)403-2292
