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What to know about CPAP machines?
Sleep Health | Last Active: Feb 19 3:19am | Replies (31)Comment receiving replies
In May I was diagnosed with Central and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. I tried thd several of the full masks but they kept leaking air. So, apparently, with the APAP machine that I use, when the pressure goes high, it can cause leakage. So, I am now using an Airfit N30 nasal mask and taping my mouth. I have come from only sleeping 2 hours a night and that is ten minutes here and 15 minutes there. I am now getting up once a night and am able to sleep 6 hours a night. Which I am very happy about. Can anyone answer this. Can I get used to using a nasal sleep mask without using tape or a chin guard? Can I get used to the air that comes into my mouth?
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If it were me, I would count it as a win that you are now able to sleep better with the mouth tape. I would love to use a nasal mask. I recently bought one and tried it with mouth tape with no success, couldn't stand it so went back to my full face mask which works but I have issues with the bridge of my nose being extremely sore in the morning. I also tried a chin strap but it wouldn't stay on (cheap, narrow, poor design). I've ordered another really wide chin strap and will try the nasal mask again. Another member mentioned what looks like a good solution instead of a chin strap so may try this one if the one I ordered doesn't work - https://dualbandchinstrap.com/