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How to reduce my events while using my Cpap

Sleep Health | Last Active: Sep 22 1:16pm | Replies (132)

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@jimhd

My sleep doctor switched me from a CPAP which I'd been using for 20 years, to a BiPap. It's set for different pressures for inspiration and expiration. I have to use 3 feather pillows when I lie on my right side (facing away from my wife who doesn't appreciate the air blowing on her) so my head and neck are in line, and it takes some pressure off my shoulder. If I lie on my back I feel like I can't get enough air and if I don't move to my side I will have a panic attack.

I was a mouth breather all my life until I had surgery for a deviated septum. But I still breathe through my mouth when I'm asleep, so I've always used a full face mask with my AirCurve 10.

I bought a wedge to try out, but gave up on it because I would slide down as I slept, but it's great for naps and reading. Even with the wedge I would find myself on my side.

Get some rest, everyone.

Jim

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Jim how well do you like the bipap ? I was waking up choking with my Cpap so I quit using it and I snore loud( I worked 4pm to 4 anm annd the family could hear me 40’ away and a closed bedroom door and I have the shuteye app that records a lot of snoring) and occasionally gasp. Neurologist tried getting me a Bipap but insurance said I didn’t have enough episodes during sleep study to provide one