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Cpap and getting better sleep: What's your experience?

Sleep Health | Last Active: Sep 15, 2022 | Replies (356)

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@johnbishop

I made an appointment with the sleep therapist at the medical store for Saturday to look at getting a different CPAP full face mask. I've had issues with all three of the ones I have - the Resmed AirFit F10 (which I got from the Mayo Sleep Study), the Fisher Paykel Simplus which I got with the CPAP machine, and the Dreamware full face mask which I got within 30 days because of problems I had with the Simplus mask.

Yesterday I woke up with a large sore on the top of my nose and redness on the sides caused by my fall back mask the AirFit F10 rubbing on the top of my nose. Thought I could get away with a bandaid on the top of my nose but woke up less than 2 hours after putting on the mask and made a decision to try the Dreamware mask again. It has a liner on it that also works with the Amara View. I was able to get through the night with it but it felt like I was having an air hose stuck up my nose all night ☺ ... not very comfortable. I'm going to keep using it for the next 2 nights until I have a chance to get another mask. Both of my other masks rub the top of my nose.

Kind of reminds me of the story - if at first you don't succeed, try, try again ☺ or something like that.

Is it Friday yet?

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Uhhh I am so so so sorry you are having such a rough time with this!! I Wish I could fix it for you but unfortunately everyone is so different that it can sure take a lot of trial and error.

Prayers for peaceful sleep tonight!!

I think I mentioned in a previous post but it’s definitely worth mentioning again, I struggled with the claustrophobia and the uncomfortableness. My doc had me wear the mask in the evenings when I was watching TV or reading a book or doing some paperwork. I wore the mask for about an hour each night and then increased the time until I got comfortable with the machine before I ever attempted to sleep with it. Maybe try wearing during the evenings for awhile until you find the right mask and settings.