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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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@dshep2001

I had an appt on Friday with the nurse practitioner and told her about as well as the allergies and let her know that I wasn’t for sure I could keep using it. Her response was to keep trying but never mentioned it could be silicone allergy at all. Told me I could contact the place I got my machine. I use the nasal pillows and Going to contact the place where I got my machine tomorrow and see what they have to say. I will definitely provide your input as well. I do thank you for your reply and just wondering if yours was just the breaking out from the mask or the sneezing and nose dripping and running as well.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jan 17, 2021

@dshep2001 I didn't have any allergies but did have the redness around where the mask was on the skin. I think it was due to the pressure and flapping against the skin for me. Don't give up on the CPAP if you have obstructive sleep apnea. The hardest thing for most people, myself included, is finding a mask that works best for you and it can be a challenge as others have mentioned. I tried 6 different masks before settling on the AirFit F20 but I'm still looking for one that might work better.

Here's some information that describes the symptoms you are having - "Unfortunately, this may cause nasal congestion and a runny nose. In some cases the dryness will cause irritation, burning and sneezing. These symptoms can ..."

- Here is a list of common complaints from CPAP users, do any of these sound familiar?: https://www.sleepapnea.org/treat/cpap-therapy/what-you-should-know-about-cpap-humidification/the-importance-of-cpap-humidification/
- When things go wrong with PAP: https://www.sleepapnea.org/treat/cpap-therapy/troubleshooting-guide-for-cpap-problems/when-things-go-wrong-with-pap/

Do you use a humidifier with your CPAP?

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