I would like to hear about others experience with BiPAP machines

I have a bipap. I have oxygen connected to my bipap. I have a paralyzed rt diaphragm. Asthma/COPD. Restrictive airway disease. The bipap has 2 settings. One for breathing in and the other for breathing out. My numbers are 16/12. The 12 is for breathing out. I can’t breathe out easily. The first time I tried it my numbers were 21/18. My mask blew off my face. I have the nasal pillows. We had to adjust numbers so it would stay on. You have to have a sense of humor. It takes a while to adjust to it. When I first got it my breathing was so bad that using it was the only that I could breathe easily. Like any cpap or bipap, if you never had one, it can take up to 3 months to get used to it. The sounds etc. I found the full face mask was the most uncomfortable mask to wear. You might need a chin strap so you don’t breathe out of your mouth.

Thank you so much for taking the time Your information is very valuable to me . I am stage 4 Emphysema. I am having problems at night. I do breathing exercises during the day . I can’t control oxygen while sleeping . I slip into very shallow breathing or breath through my mouth .It causes morning headaches and sore muscles . I wish you all the best . Thank you for information . Blessed Be, Crystal

I have been using a BiPap for over 5 years using a full face mask. I also incorporate a chin strap; otherwise I sleep with an open mouth and when waking up, I can hardly talk due to dry mouth. The only issue I have is a red place on the bridge of my nose every morning. I have severe sleep apnea and don't use oxygen. Before the BiPap, I used a CPap for 7 years prior to the BiPap.
Blessings;
Dale

Hi, Thanks for answering . The dry mouth is a problem for me. I have the emphysema, so I thought the bipap could help me breathe also . I have been told that I have always had a problem keeping my mouth shut .! lol. The bipap sounds hard to get accustomed to. I just may have to try . Sleeping thru a whole night of controlled breathing sounds good . Be safe and Blessed Be, Crystal

I have had a bipap since 2018. I just recently added oxygen to it. I use a full mask because I am a mouth breather. I wear Dreamware by Resperonics. It wAs easy for me to to get used to it. It is the only time that I can breath easy. No more headaches in the morning. I do use Biotene mouth gel for dry mouth , it helps. I also use Burts Bees on my lips too. Sometimes I also use it during the day if I am really SOB. Love it.

Thank you so much for your note . It did make me have a more positive idea about the bipap. Blessed Be, Crystal

I've been using a BiPap for 25 years, stated out with a ResPeronics bread box, now using ResMed AutoCurve10 (on 5th machine since 2000) setting 12/8. I use a full face mask ResMed Air Touch with foam. Finding a face mask that works best for you can be an issue. I started out with just a nose mask and chin strap, tired the can nasal pillows, but could stand the pain in my nose. Have been using the full face mask for over 15 years. Setting the humidity can be a issue as too high and you get water build in the hose as it condenses coming from the humidifier, too low and dry mouth. My ResMed's now have heated hose which reduces that problem. When traveling, I see numerous people carrying their machines and when possible talk to them about their experience. No one loves the machine as they are a pain in the face, but none would give them up as it does improve their sleep and keep them breathing. Machines are getting better and accommodate many of the annoyances I've had in the past.