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Sleep Apnea and adjusting to a CPAP machine: Tips?

Sleep Health | Last Active: Apr 27 5:03pm | Replies (180)
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@walk4life

I am using the nasal pillows. I just started using the CPAP in mid February. The first week it seemed to work well. I was waking up feeling refreshed. After about a month of use, i started having problems with nasal congestion and post nasal drip. The tube is cumbersome and lately i have been feeling tired and raking a nap in the afternoon. I also take weekly allergy injections which were very effective until about a month after i started CPAP. My AHI varies between 2 and 8. I am wondering how long it will take to be consistently below 4 or 5.

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me49 | @me49 | Apr 24 7:53am

Hi, walkfor life,

I've been on cpap for over a year. My AHI events have dropped significantly. Sometimes 0.0 to 1.3. You may want to check leak rate to see if you need to tighten mask. You may be opening your mouth when you sleep. Sometimes I get congested, but I think its related to seasonal allergies. Your sinus issues and fatigue could be an infection. Speak with your doctor about this. He can point you in the right direction. Good luck.

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