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Does the CPAP Mask cause puffiness and dark circles under your eyes?

Sleep Health | Last Active: Jun 13 12:30pm | Replies (11)
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@cece55

Hello John,

I found the same post last night when I decided to research this. I did try to loosen my mask last night but did not get a good night's sleep. I kept waking up and adjusting it. The Air Vent on my mask does not direct the air to my eyes...I might have blocked ducts...only an opthamologist could probably advise. I just am surprised at how I look, being that I am getting 7 to 8 hours of great sleep per night. I don't look refreshed...but I feel fine.

I came across quite a bit of posts about the same problem with other CPAP users but wanted to try MayoConnect and all my CPAP friends who always have such great advice.

Thank You...CeCe55

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Mar 28, 2020

@cece55 -- One thing that has helped me keep the hose adjusted to keep the air out of my eyes from the face mask elbow is a hose stand that I slide under the mattress and it holds the hose above my head so I don't have to worry about laying on it or it getting tangled. Basically I can point the hose end of the elbow connector upwards.
https://www.amazon.com/Eliminate-Tangles-CPAP-Hose-Holder/dp/B003UAHWOE
I do have those nights too. I normally get 8 hours or close every night but still have some mornings that I don't feel refreshed but my issue is more related to hip pain and sleeping on my side and a lot of tossing and turning at night.

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