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Behavioral Strategies for Adjusting to a CPAP After a Diagnosis of Sleep Apnea Jul 7 9:37am | By Dona Locke (@DrDonaLocke)Comment receiving replies
I snored and made gasping weird noises for many years. I was tired and fell asleep during driving or sitting in a chair. I am a mouth breather, so I now use a full mask. Previously I never knew what a full night sleep was like. What a difference it has made in my life. I really like the improvements in masks and machines.
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Does your mouth/throat dry out using the full face mask?
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Hello @john4pack -- Welcome to Connect. As a new user to CPAP I can relate to your story. I too have a habit of falling asleep in a chair in the evening. When I get sleepy driving I pull off the road or roll the window down rain, sleet or snow to keep air blowing on my face. Wakes you right up in the winter time ☺. I'm glad there are a lot of choices and devices to make the CPAP experience better. I'm still working at having it make a difference but I do know I need to keep at it.
@john4pack what type/brand CPAP mask do you use? Do you have any tips to share?
Thanks! John