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Cpap and getting better sleep: What's your experience?
I was in the hospital for pneumonia and while I was getting a nebulizer treatment the therapist asked if I use a Cpap at home, at the time I didn't have one. Now mind you I was only sleeping for 2 hrs a night during my pneumonia bout (2 weeks) and the therapist asked if I were open to using a BPAP (what they call it in a hospital) it was a large machine and I said of course. Upon using it I still only slept for 2 hours but it was a very restful 2 hours of sleep and was welcomed. I told my Pulmonologist and got set up for a sleep study, and it is all history. I sleep more restful (have much less visits to the bathroom at night) and use it religiously. Medicare covered my testing and machine. After my test my doc told me I stopped breathing x amount of times a minute, and was restless (tossed and turned) an ungodly amount of time during my test. On the follow up test (with the Cpap) the number decreased significantly. My sister snores like a constant thunder storm and she went for a test and got her Cpap, and now she doesn't snore at all and tells me she sleeps much better.
There are two ways to use the machine, with a nostril mask (so to speak) and a full mask (you usually see on TV movies). The latter is what I use, I couldn't get use to the nostril application, and if you were to catch a cold, I don't know how well it would work, but I use the mask never the less. Hope this helps, and do read the instructions about your machine.
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Also, just ran across this kind of device...
Never heard of anything like it... have you?
https://masonshealthstore.com/products/hoseless-maskless-micro-cpap-anti-snoring-electronic-device-1
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1 ReactionHi @brandysparks, I had never seen one of these before and had to do some research. Here's what I found....
"CPAP therapy requires a doctor’s prescription that includes a specific pressure setting based on the individual’s needs. CPAP pressure settings are measured in centimeters of water pressure (cm H2O). Most CPAP machines have pressure settings ranging from 4 to 20 cm H2O, though some go higher.
It is unclear if micro CPAP devices will be able to deliver this same range of pressure. The company developing the technology claims that it will be capable of reaching more than 20 cm H2O. However, the last technical update from the company, released in February 2020, showed that the microblowers had been demonstrated to blow air at around 5 cm H2O — far below the level needed to bring the product to market. No public updates have been provided since, leaving the status of the technology uncertain."
--What Are Micro CPAP Devices and Do They Work?: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/cpap/micro-cpap
My non medical guess would be if I just had a snoring problem it may work but then if I'm not mistaken snoring has to do with the mouth/jaw opening when you are sleeping on your back. So, it's hard for me to understand how the device would work for snoring.
Hoping someone who has tried one can share their experience.
Sorry, I would snap a picture of my nose to show you but embarrassed I would be. 😂 CPAP nose normally means a big shiny red nose and cheeks that when people look at you they automatically know you use a CPAP machine, especially if they use one also.
Thank you....& "Oh, dear!"
This link I posted for this nasal plug (only, no hoses)...sounds hopeful. I understand some must have a full face mask, but for those w/moderate SA & who can use a nasal mask/pillow, see if it may be an option....?
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2 ReactionsWow, again! Didn't see this v. helpful post before my last post where it seemed an option.
I wondered about the pressure attainable...and your search results answered that!
Will see what unfolds on this latest journey / detour!
Thanks so very much. Hope this helped others too. 😷 !
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1 ReactionI use Res Med with nasal pillows. Only mask I can use because claustrophobic and skin too sensitive for full masks. These are a life saver.
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