I have used a lightly brewed herb tea - such as oatstraw, mint stems. Brewed 15 -30 sec. No more. For me it has alleviated the drying out of nasal tissue. Also I have trained my tongue to stay rolled back while I go to sleep. No need for chin strap.
@ orange If you can I would like to hear your sleep apnea stories and health issues I’ve been fight sleep apnea and it affecting my life , just everything
*I keep learning about not being treated. I'm working on my Sister to get back on her's after stopping years ago. I'm New to being on one. 😇🙏😇* Sharon in SC
I know a man that needed his every night. He retired went on a sail boat for a long trip and died because he didn't hook up to his bypap for one night:(
I'm wondering if the A-Fib I developed during surgery 15 yrs ago and stayed with me was due to unknowingly at the time having sleep apnea. A year ago, my Cardiologist suggested a sleep study. I use a BiPAP machine now with best ever results. Hang in there if you're just starting with a machines. Make use of the resources you have to help you over the hump. It takes the right mask for you and the right machine pressures for you and the right machine along with an amount of personal determination to benefit the therapeutic result.
Started using a CPAP 23 years ago. I gained a lot of weight and it was like the CPAP didn’t even work anymore. I have lost 25 Kg (~ 53 lbs) and now weigh about 175 lbs. I get a great nights sleep with my CPAP or even a decent nap sometimes without the CPAP. Beware of the impact of being overweight.
New user about 3 weeks. The eye issue was accute. Solved with sleep mask that has memory foam around orbital sockets. Keeps mask leak air out of my eyes, and honestly, I could not have continued therapy without eye relief.
Thats what I just ordered as well, I am only 2nd day in using the F30i Full face mask(Fits under the nose) The air was coming up just from my air vents and driving me nuts all night and sore all day so hoping the mask will make a huge difference.
Here's the side effect I am having with my new CPAP machine....I can NOT sleep at all with the stupid thing on. I was so looking forward to getting this CPAP, the mask is comfortable, the machine is set right, but the entire experience is just too unnatural for me to fall asleep. I was sleeping much better before I got this ridiculous machine because now I don't sleep even for a a minute using this machine. I think I'm going to take it back. Apparently, CPAP is just not for me and I am very disappointed.
Please join our Facebook group and post this message. If you will, I promise you will see that your experience is rather common. Don’t give up yet. You will thank me later. Group title “CPAP for Beginners”. Best wishes. Hope to see you there for tips to resolve this.
I decided to tough it out and after 4 months I finally adjusted to sleeping with this machine and I know I can stay with it now. I tried out different masks and I now alternate between the Resmed F20 and P10 masks to give my face a rest. Apparently getting through that initial startup is the rough part and it gets much easier after that.
I would recommend checking with your provider for possible issues with your machine/mask. The FIRST thing I noticed after starting my CPAP was that I finally felt rested when I woke up and had energy all day. You have my complete sympathy, as I know how awful that feeling can be. I hope you find an answer.
I have a similar issue. some days i sleep well and feel rested, but most, I really feel tired and sleepy about 5 hours into my day and could really use a nap
I sleep much better with the new cpap, but I don't want to get up. After I get up and have breakfast I feel ready for bed again. It appears this is my life, what the heck.
@@imacomputer101 - I don't get any data. MyAir worked for a while and then it disconnected itself from the cpap. I don't feel like putting in all my information again to try to get it back. I have a hard enough time with my digital banking. A person only has so much patience. I can tell you the cpap doesn't stop me from being sleepy.
Honestly, I’m just glad to find a CPAP channel where the presenter isn’t a speed-talker. All the others I’ve checked out seem like the speaker gets paid in words per minute! 😂 Chris speaks slowly enough for my brain to absorb! Thanks!
A smaller pressure range is way better for me! Start off with a lower pressure so you can get used to CPAP. I had to change my own pressure because over 13 wakes me up. I also increased the starting pressure as I got used to it. Now I start at 9 with a max of 12 and it's the perfect range for me.
I'm always tired, even when I use my CPAP full-time. I get so frustrated that I stop using it, but there was this one time when I woke up and felt amazing and no longer tired. It lasted a few days for me to feel this way, but then I went back to my old being tired all the time. I have tried to mimic what I did but have no luck. I talked to my doctor many times and have made changes to see if it would help, but nothing helped. Being tired always makes me depressed, and I don't like it.
I love my CPAP machine. The only problem I was having was still being tired. My doctor did blood work and found a low vitamin D level. After that was corrected things are fine now.
The first month i got my CPAP was amazing. I suddenly had energy and stamina; my body aches were noticeably reduced. Even with only 2-3 hours of use, i was productive again. After the first month, this all stopped and i went back to exhausted, lethargic, and aches and pains again. What happened??
If you are going for a sleep lab study, take Your Own Pillow! I have had 4 done. After the first one, I took my own every time! It can be difficult to get used to being all wired up, a different bed & this mask on your face, to have to deal with a different pillow also. Most nasal makes will leak if you sleep on your back. Your face relaxes & it leaks. My best sleeping on my sides! Been dealing with this since the late 1990's. Wouldn't sleep without it!!! A real Blessing!!
You would think wearing it 8-10 hours a night 3 days in a row I should be getting amazing deep sleep. I dont I feel MORE tired with the cpap then without it. I also have used a dental appliance, I feel more rested with that in and it says I still have moderate sleep apnea even with it. So they said I should go with cpap instead, I tolerate the mask pretty well but I guess its the sleeping position I love sleeping on my stomach and you can't do that with the cpap mask so guess im stuck.
I've been using the CPAP machine for about 3-4 months now, and I'm still having issues with it. My eyes started getting very puffy and I've tried different things to get rid of the puffiness, but no luck! My nose gets dry, my mouth gets dry and I don't like any of it! I use the nasal mask and it still doesn't help. I just hate having anything on my face period!
Stick with it, and I recommend a nasal pillow...be patient, and stick with it. Try a different size... see if that helps. It took me a bit, but I rely on my cpap now. If I sleep without it, I have a badly sore throat the next day and don't feel well.
When I first started using CPCP many, many years ago, my biggest problem was, because of lots of headaches, I could not tighten my mask enough to prevent leakage and this led to my eyes drying out at night. I tried many different ways to protect my eyes from the leaking air. None worked! I don't remember if I talked to my doctor at that time. On my own I did research and learned about nasal pillows & picked out & bought my own headgear out of pocket. Nasal pillows are very comfortable for me. Because I toss & turn all night (have for most of my life) I wanted headgear where the hose was in back instead of front. For many years I enjoyed using the Breeze headgear. I loved it & except for frequent breakage, I had no problems with it. Despite all my tossing it always stayed on! After Breeze was discontinued I have never had any brand of headgear that has worked as well. I Miss my Breeze headgear! Today, at 75, my biggest problem is that the strap that goes behind my head keeps ridding up and every time I wake, I have to pull the strap back down into position. Also, the side straps always feel like they are cutting across the edge of my eyes. Very irritating! I have bought the covers for the straps, but it only helps a little. I also have to build padding for the part that goes under my nose, other wise it hurts. I Never had any of these problem with Breeze! I wish they'd bring Breeze back! It was perfect! I am currently using Opus 360 Nasal Pillow Mask. I have tried both ResMed and Dreamwear but neither is as comfortable as Opus. I have noticed that in many reports people who started using CPAP claim to start having more energy. That has never happened for me. I just stayed tired all the time, even when I was younger. CPAP just keeps me from feeling strangled. I currently have a BIPAP machine. It's ok, but there are times the machine and I don't sync and I end up exhaling while the machine is in inhale mode. Thankfully this doesn't happen often! Sure wish they'd come up with something that works better & was comfortable! Janet
Why dont you use a nasal mask. I used to wear a face mask because I was diagnosed as a mouth breather. Through a series of discoveries over time, 15 years to be exact, I now use a nasal mask. When I was using my full face mask I got 16 ahis per hour. I then taped my mouth and my ahis reduced to 6 or 7 an hour. I then went the whole hog and used a nasal mask, still taping my mouth, and my ahis went to 0.5 to 1.5. The tape I use is a 3M product, with the name Nexcare and Transpore. It costs about one pound or 1.3 dollars for 10 meters. Lasts for 70 to 80 sleeps. Make sure to cover the corners of your mouth. I started the taping of my mouth because of some guy on youtube pushing breathing through your nose. Your nose filters and heats your oxygen intake. Look it up. I forget the actual header but put breathing through your nose in youtube and I am sure you will find it. When you use nasal mask you will never go back to full face. When I started using it I would wake up and think oh no I forgot to put my mask on, only to find it sitting under my nose doing what it should be doing. Completely less intrusive. I am 72
Bottom line is these crap machines don't work for everyone, too noisy for a kickoff, my wife has tried one on two occasions and felt herself choking plus the noise to her was unbearable, even to have a ticking clock in the bedroom keeps her awake, for her its a no, no.
I used Philips Dreamstation Auto CPAP machine with Air-fit P30i Nasal Cradle Mask. I used Nexcare Sensitive Skin Low Trauma Tape to keep my mouth closed. The nightly AHI varies between 0.1 to 1.9 The Mask Fit varies between 97% to 100% . However, I still get dry mouth when sleep. Any explanation for the cause? Thanks.
I eliminated a lot of leaking by washing my face each night before putting on my mask to ensure the moisturizer I use daily is gone. I use Cetaphil and avoid using soaps with moisturizers when cleaning my face. It's taken all of a month to become adjusted to my BiPAP, and I came pretty close to quitting because I lost so much sleep. F&P's Vitera, a full-face, silicone-lined hard plastic mask (Seal, as F&P terms it) works best for me and helps keep my mouth closed. Best to wash the seal in moderately warm water to keep the silicone resilient. The seal leaks profusely when a replacement is needed.
Same here. At 68 my face can still be a bit oily which will allow the full face mask to leak everytime. Every night I must wash my face shortly before bed and also wash off the mask with soft soap and warm water. It will still leak if I go on my back but right or left side I'm fine. Mask seal must be replaced by 45 days or it will leak which they send a new one every 30 days. Also I cut a 3/4 X 3" fabric band-aid to fit on the bridge of my nose which helps the mask to seal better. Used CPAP for 10+ years. Good video.
Why dont you use a nasal mask. I used to wear a face mask because I was diagnosed as a mouth breather. Through a series of discoveries over time, 15 years to be exact, I now use a nasal mask. When I was using my full face mask I got 16 ahis per hour. I then taped my mouth and my ahis reduced to 6 or 7 an hour. I then went the whole hog and used a nasal mask, still taping my mouth, and my ahis went to 0.5 to 1.5. The tape I use is a 3M product, with the name Nexcare and Transpore. It costs about one pound or 1.3 dollars for 10 meters. Lasts for 70 to 80 sleeps. Make sure to cover the corners of your mouth. I started the taping of my mouth because of some guy on youtube pushing breathing through your nose. Your nose filters and heats your oxygen intake. Look it up. I forget the actual header but put breathing through your nose in youtube and I am sure you will find it. When you use nasal mask you will never go back to full face. When I started using it I would wake up and think oh no I forgot to put my mask on, only to find it sitting under my nose doing what it should be doing. Completely less intrusive.
Why dont you use a nasal mask. I used to wear a face mask because I was diagnosed as a mouth breather. Through a series of discoveries over time, 15 years to be exact, I now use a nasal mask. When I was using my full face mask I got 16 ahis per hour. I then taped my mouth and my ahis reduced to 6 or 7 an hour. I then went the whole hog and used a nasal mask, still taping my mouth, and my ahis went to 0.5 to 1.5. The tape I use is a 3M product, with the name Nexcare and Transpore. It costs about one pound or 1.3 dollars for 10 meters. Lasts for 70 to 80 sleeps. Make sure to cover the corners of your mouth. I started the taping of my mouth because of some guy on youtube pushing breathing through your nose. Your nose filters and heats your oxygen intake. Look it up. I forget the actual header but put breathing through your nose in youtube and I am sure you will find it. When you use nasal mask you will never go back to full face. When I started using it I would wake up and think oh no I forgot to put my mask on, only to find it sitting under my nose doing what it should be doing. Completely less intrusive.
@@kaboomblueskies Long after I wrote that I did switch to a nasal mask and after nearly 6 mos finally got comfortable enough to sleep deeply and well. My mouth stays closed, and my numbers great. I was always afraid of taping so good thing this worked out. My DME tech also discovered while I was still using a full-face mask. After ramp my pressures were auto at a pressure setting of 4 to 20. An adjustment to a much shorter range was my first biggest help. The best, though, was changing to a nasal cushion with silicone frame.
I have been using Cpap for about 15 years. It was definitely a learning experience in the beginning. I went back and tried to get my mask changed but they said I had the right one. The one I use is over my nose. Now let’s fast forward. My new machine with heated hose and an APP so I can track my sleep and apnea is perfect. My advise is to adjust your mask sometimes if it’s leaking, clean it periodically and replace it every couple of years. I have moments but they are very seldom when I feel it isn’t working. I never sleep without it.
Funny I have moments where I think it is working but really it just chokes me out every night. I have had sleep studies, settings checked and rechecked only to have the same results I had when I didn’t use one. If I get the same results with or without this machine I would prefer to sleep without a useless device strapped to my face that could cause new health problems.
Why dont you use a nasal mask. I used to wear a face mask because I was diagnosed as a mouth breather. Through a series of discoveries over time, 15 years to be exact, I now use a nasal mask. When I was using my full face mask I got 16 ahis per hour. I then taped my mouth and my ahis reduced to 6 or 7 an hour. I then went the whole hog and used a nasal mask, still taping my mouth, and my ahis went to 0.5 to 1.5. The tape I use is a 3M product, with the name Nexcare and Transpore. It costs about one pound or 1.3 dollars for 10 meters. Lasts for 70 to 80 sleeps. Make sure to cover the corners of your mouth. I started the taping of my mouth because of some guy on youtube pushing breathing through your nose. Your nose filters and heats your oxygen intake. Look it up. I forget the actual header but put breathing through your nose in youtube and I am sure you will find it. When you use nasal mask you will never go back to full face. When I started using it I would wake up and think oh no I forgot to put my mask on, only to find it sitting under my nose doing what it should be doing. Completely less intrusive.
I experienced my teeth shifting, dry mouth and now chest pain that no one seems to know what could be the cause. I had heart exams, gastro exams and a host of other procedures and still no resolve,not to mention I wake at night and tired the next day.when one of the 5 things you spoke on that wear side effect and you saying the chest pain is one of them you made my day. Could this be my problem?
At 77, I wake up once or twice to urinate however, I now keep a hospital type urinal container by the bed and go without turning off the CPAP or turning on a light which had increased my sleep time noticeably. Having sinus issues, I now use Afrin as I go to bed each evening and my dry mouth issues have disappeared. I do not use it at all during the day to keep it from becoming a habit or causing issues. I now change masks every three months and have mostly eliminated leakes, however the strap will stretch a bit over time so it has to be snugged u[ a bit every so often. My biggest problem in the beginning cause me to have heart issues because I turn a lot during the night and my hose was wrapping around my neck so I wouldn't use it at all. Once I got AFIB, I started using it religiously and soon got past the issues. I have since had an ablation, and a year or so later, a floor pacemaker.
I hope you don't mind my comment about Afrin. >>My experience .....Do not use , your sinus will reverse and you will find it getting worse after a spray. I use the cheapest sinus pills. Cheap because it will have the least chems. or use saline solution, and get a good air purifier for your room. I have narrowed my urination (was 6Xs/night) was due to salad and lisinopril. Salad is a diaretic, who knew! My biggest GAME CHANGER is an overhead hook for the tubing. If you have a friend who has "Acid reflux". It is probably S/Apnea, and you just saved their life!
After a couple nights, my skin gets red and wrinkled. If I skip a couple nights, it goes back to normal. So far the only mask I’ve tried that I can wear that’s not too uncomfortable is an Air Touch F20.
Just got put on a Bi-pap ResMed 10 ST ...since I received the machine I haven't been able to get a night without several mask leaks. I don't even register on the number scale even though I was fitted, measured etc by the tech. I have a full face mask...any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
I had to stop using my CPAP because I would would get bronchitis from the air being forced into my lungs. Chronic bronchitis causes me considerably more problems than sleep apnea so I had to ditch the machine.
I didn’t see no problem with it. I’m hoping it’s because of my C Pap that I have runny nose blowing my nose all the time & sniffing Constantly, sometimes even my eyes water. And sneezing
I use a medium size full face mask and my mouth is dry most of the time I don't wake up middle of the night ever since I started using a CPAP only leak not actually the mask most of the time be the elbow valve that connects the hose to the mask This is the only problem I been having I be 53 in few days
When I use the full mask it causes what looks like water bubbles under my eyes. My nose pillow mask feels like I’m not breathing thro the left nostril.guess I do have a deviated septum. So what is my solution? Thank you.
I was prescribed a CPAP ten years ago. My night in the sleep study was pretty horrible. Wrote up notes about the experience which were ignored by the physician. Hope they come up with a workable treatment plan someday this isn't it.
I had a horrible experience as well. I had to use the restroom and the technician was nowhere to be found. After two hours, I was about to have an accident, she showed up. What a racket!!!
One of my sleep lab studies was pretty bad, too. There was a fire alarm, and the six of us all had to exit onto the street in our pjs with the electrodes still pasted on! Picture that in the middle of the night, downtown in a big city! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Me too, first time, but now I know it was the sleep lab and staff. Had it done later with a pulmonology doctor and his own sleep lab. Depends on who does it.
was ordered to use the air machine a few yrs ago, due to being a Comm Driver,,, and CrazyCalif was doing a SlapDown of all Truckers, Bus Drivers, even Limo/Taxi/Tour Vans or Tour Bus Drivers,,, including Ambulance/FireTruck Drivers,,, anyone holding a Commercial License, was ordered to take a SleepTest and most went onto the CPAP/air machines as a result,,, including me, which i hate--- dont like the DryMouth and DryThroat i get almost every nite/morning; dont like the feel/pressure/confinement on the face; and hate air rushing up the nose, plus the hose getting in the way as i roll from side-to-side,,, however, was told my oxygen level was not good, kept on cycle of stopping breathing at least once every min, so my case was SEVERE and NECESSARY, esp if i wanted to keep my Driver License and keep my job --- i use a NoseCone, and i keep my mouth closed all nite (have been breathing only in-out of my nose since childhood) -- my mouth never opens in the nite, unless my nasal passages are clogged, due to cold/flu/allergies
The mask is so fragile, I have to replace the soft plastic nasal mask again, after only a few months and it's so expensive, but I suppose it's keeping me breathing.I should be grateful these machines exist at all.
Any tips for a mouth breather and back sleeper who needed humidity and full face mask, but water dropping into back of throat made feel like he was choking?? Any ideas welcome
For me personally, it prevented me from sleeping...at all...100%. After I ended up throwing it on the floor 5 nights in a row I took it back and said no thank you. I sleep on my side as much as possible. And that has helped a lot.
Mantra makes silicone nasal stents, which help dilate the nostrils. I used them prior to getting the APAP yesterday. I found them to be helpful and minimally invasive.
It caused me EAR problems, I went to ear Dr. Several times complaining of hearing my own heart beat, as well as not fully being able to HEAR period.Dr. couldn't help me,I believe these problems come from CPAP machine, or high sugar levels. Probably both is causing my ear problems.
Nasal pillows, chin strap and tape my mouth closed 100% - still get very dry mouth. Can't increase humidity because my reservoir is already empty (when I get to sleep long enough).
After switching from CPAP to an ASV machine all problems were solved. Really night and day difference and recommend everyone at least look into it. Dry mouth gone, lack of usage gone, lack of water in humidifier gone. What a game changer for me.
I use a Swift FX nasal mask, and the Velcro strap in back keeps sliding up making the mask loose and causes air leaks, anyway, to fix this or is a different mask advisable?
so I got my cpap machine yesterday and I hate it, it feels so weird I know it’s early days but I don’t know how I’m gonna deal with this, so I have a face mask that covers my mouth and nose, am I meant to breathe just through my nose? I’m kinda tempted to just suffer without but my sleep apnea is 61 times an hour so it’s quite bad, I don’t know what I’m gonna do.
With that full face mask you may breathe through nose mouth or both. Hang in it gets better. Also search fb our group is super helpful. Cpap for beginners. Best wishes.
Feeling awesome since using a CPAP my only problem is the nose pillows giving me a rash under my nose. I'm trying some smaller ones seems somewhat better
Been using a CPAP AirSense 11 for 6 months and the biggest problem I had was "mask leakage" (due to a heavy beard). This leakage tended to cause the water reservoir to dry out, resulting in dry mouth. Also, eye irritation from leaks around my nose. All of this was cured by using a "Memory foam" mask, which is very comfortable!
I have a beard and tried over a dozen different types of masks before settling on a nasal pillow specifically one that goes from top of head and down the sides rather than pipe direct to nasal pillow. I went from 32 events per hour to averaging less than 1.
Do you have the ResMed Cpap 11? If so you might try a different mask as the full face would not be good for sleeping on your side. I use AirFit N20 Mask with Headgear ResMed but you might like AirFit N30 Mask System it is just nasal pillows. Good luck I have been using a cpap for several years.@@Muggle1212
I'm in my early 60's and I usually wake up at 3 am every night. I do go back to sleep though. Started CPAP (Airsense 10) about three weeks ago and I use a full face mask. I actually look forward to sleeping each night. The adjustment has been very minimal because I formerly used a dental device that moved my jaw forward along with a back pack device that prevented me from rolling over on my back where my worst apnea occurred. Now I can sleep on my back if wanted, but I end up sleeping on my right side each night. So far so good. Looking at my results each day, I have less than 2 episodes per hour on average, which sounds pretty good to me. I would recommend CPAP for anyone with sleep apnea.
I'm not on Facebook. I'm having swelling of my tongue, ANGEODEMA for over 6 months, and it was getting better, but since using CPAP, getting worse. I'm on 3 CLARITAN allergy pills a day, and still not helping. Any suggestions? Please help. This disease is life threatening 😮😢😢😢
Why dont you use a nasal mask. I used to wear a face mask because I was diagnosed as a mouth breather. Through a series of discoveries over time, 15 years to be exact, I now use a nasal mask. When I was using my full face mask I got 16 ahis per hour. I then taped my mouth and my ahis reduced to 6 or 7 an hour. I then went the whole hog and used a nasal mask, still taping my mouth, and my ahis went to 0.5 to 1.5. The tape I use is a 3M product, with the name Nexcare and Transpore. It costs about one pound or 1.3 dollars for 10 meters. Lasts for 70 to 80 sleeps. Make sure to cover the corners of your mouth. I started the taping of my mouth because of some guy on youtube pushing breathing through your nose. Your nose filters and heats your oxygen intake. Look it up. I forget the actual header but put breathing through your nose in youtube and I am sure you will find it. When you use nasal mask you will never go back to full face. When I started using it I would wake up and think oh no I forgot to put my mask on, only to find it sitting under my nose doing what it should be doing. Completely less intrusive. I am 72.
My face got real puffy & eyes with full mask. Nobody could tell me why. I switched to nose pillow & chin strap to keep mouth shut since I'm a mouth breather.
hi just finished watching your video and I am on rhe bipap machinewe lost our power one night and I woke up gasping for air, there was none. I got such a fright I haven t used the machine since. lucky for me I did wake up and I wonder what would have happene if I didn
I have used Cpap for 2 years now I wake up to my ears popping and air roaring thur my ears like they do when you fly on an airplane it won’t stop so I just turn my Cpap off. I think may be the pressure to high or maybe there is fluid in my ears not sure has anyone had this to happen.
SO... i have to breathe through my mouth when I sleep because my sinuses shut down when I sleep. I'm already using a full-face mask (obviously), so is there something I can do besides that sugary Biotene goop? I'm afraid I'm ruining my teeth. I fill my reservoir every night, btw. My biggest complaint is that whoever is designing these new machines obviously doesn't use one. The last decent design was the S9 Elite, which was filled through a door in the top. It was a fairly compact machine, which I'm still using despite the fact that the motor has "exceeded it's design life". This is because when they redesigned for the newer models, claiming they take up less space, they made it so you have to slide the tank out of the side of the machine to fill it, effectively doubling the size required for the equipment. I'm already using an end-table for a night stand, and I don't think a coffee-table will fit. I don't want a Phillips machine as I've heard too many horror stories about that brand. Getting desperate, as I know my S9 won't last forever. Help?
Hi Chris. My problem with the machine is the head ban. It slide up on my head throughout the night. I use the dream nasal pillow system. It has one band around the head. Is there a mask where there is two bands for the nasal pillow?? Thanks
Hi Michael. Sometimes a chin strap can help to actually hold everything in place better. Also strap adjustment a little lower to keep it low. Lastly my favorite is the Rio II nasal pillow system. Check here if you would likeEbro see. shop.cleancpap.net/discount/affinityhm
@@affinityhm Thanks for your speedy response. I use the dream wisp nasal pillow mask and like the air supply from the top. Is there a two strap version of the Rio?
I use one of those Dollar Tree metal yard sign frames zip tied to the bedpost to drape the hose over so it comes at me from above instead of dragging across the bed.
It’s different for most. Anywhere from immediately, to several months. Keep in mind to check reports for leaks and ahi. Stay connected and communicate with doctor to make small changes sometimes yields big results. Thanks for watching.
Mine was better within a month. I actually slept slightly fewer hours at night(5.5 compared to 7) than before I was placed on a CPAP but I felt more rested. I've since gotten back up to 6.5-7 hrs. sleep/night. Also, I think it's good to monitor your blood pressure. My high blood pressure went down from 145/95 to 120/80 over the first two months of being on the machine. It's amazing what getting oxygen back into your bloodstream can do. Muscles ache less also. Hope you feel better!
Thank you so much for explanning how the CPAP machine and face mask work. O sleep with my mouth opened, no one explained why i should not sleep with my mouth open, I should have gone on this site before I started CPAP. Maybe all doctor's should suggest we see this Viedo. Thank you, Barbara
Thanks for making these vids. CPAP saved my life I'm sure, and I had very little trouble getting used to it. To anyone about to start with this device, please persevere. It can be life changing.
I am very grateful of this invention. I always thought it would be a good idea but figured there must be some reason why the idea wouldn't work. I love CPAP and fully believe it has made my life better. I use to wake up with massive headaches and would feel like total hell for the first hour. CPAP immediately put a halt to that.
Hello! I have been waking up in a panic mode every day for 8 months. I was hoping the CPAP would help this. I just started CPAP (5 days) it still is happening. Any suggestions?
If your using nasal and have dry mouth.... wouldn't you notice an air leak on the report? I'm having the dry mouth lately, started after I started gargling salt water before going to bed. It's only dry mouth from 3 a.m. to 7.00 a.m.?
At least after 5 years and sometimes after 3 years. However, it’s not really an absolute as long as it’s clean and performing properly. Best to get it thoroughly assessed by a pro then decide.
Thank you for the information. One of my biggest complaints is the puffy eyes in the morning. I look TERRIBLE in the morning and those puffy bags dont go away for several hours. Its like I had salty pizza, carb filled beer and stayed awake dancing all night without the benefit of having done so!!!! Its like the water from the tank is being pushed in behind those areas and collecting there. That under eye skin is so sensitive, I fear it will stretch and those bags will become permanent. (I have used both nasal pillows and now use full face, same problem with both). I stopped using the humidification but I know that can cause its own problems, but I didnt have puffy eyes in the morning. Any further suggestions on this problem? Thanks.
I go to bed with my mask on and wake up with it off and im on an APAP machine and want to sleep ..i have severe sleep apnea..stop breathing 80x an hour and my oxygen drops 60x an hour so you see i need it
Yes indeed. Try noticing the approx time you take it off then set an alarm for that time. When alarm sounds out back on. Repeat every night and eventually the time will increase. Most likely.
I’ve got COPD and instead of a CPAP machine I’m now on oxygen. Not a lot but just enough to keep a light flow going when I’m sleeping. I’ve quit using my CPAP and rely on the oxygen. I understand it’s not an option for everyone but for anyone with COPD and sleep apnea they might talk to their doctor about oxygen.
Mine is tightening my mask too tight and getting a strap indentation in my cheek and or head (Im bald there). Used to get blisters on my gums from mask being too tight but that was the first few months, Ive used my cpap for about 6-7 years now. No real problems anymore.
Your mask is too tight. You have to leave enough room for the pillow to expand and create a seal. Tightening too much stops that happening and creates leaks.
I more tired than I've ever been some days. Like beyond tired. Other days, I don't know what to do with all my energy. Going into my second month, I'm hoping the latter becomes more frequent, or I might have to give this up.
My mask itches so badly I can’t stand it. I’m allergic to something in it. They’ve tried all the masks and this one is better than the rest because there’s no rash but I still itch all night. It makes be sad that my people don’t have more options. It’s suppose to be silicone and latex free but I’m pretty sure there’s a small piece of it right under my nose.
CPAP on 20 for me. Sstarts on 10 then goes up to 20. Amazing difference I use a (M) 5:00 full mask all night have used for 18years and still only in my 50’s. On a good night my apnoeas are in the 10-14 range. When I am ill 30plus. Only side effect is dry mouth even with the distilled water
Does anybody have anxiety here along with sleep apnea ? I have both but once i start taken anxiety medicine i can sleep better and no day time sleep apnea symptoms but same time i didnt use the machine much. I wonder can anxiety cause sleep apnea because i am not overweight nor snoring while sleeping.
My problem is condensation. It builds up inside the mask (I use the Airfit N20) and it bothers me in the night. Also, I noticed my nose allergy is worse. As soon as I wake and my upright, my nose runs and I sneeze like crazy. This used to be a problem in dry weather. But I live in Homg Kong. It’s humid here. Anyone experience that?
I live in the UK and when I got diagnosed with sleep apnoea I had CPAP with full face mask and I had every side effect on this list, but my doctor changed me over to vpap with a hybrid mask and I rarely get any of these side effects, occasionally I will get mask leak if I move to the wrong position in my sleep but main hatred is the strap marks on the face 😭
I found that finding the right type of mask is crucial. I used to get a lot of mask leakage (I toss & Turn a lot) until I changed the type of mask I use - now, very little leakage.
Are you waking up fully, or is it just the ring saying so? In a normal night, one would go through 4-5 sleep cycles with near awakenings for each. Potential solutions 1 better mask (see new live video titled “new technology” pic of astronaut. 2 often a cpap hose lift helps. Seems simple but that hose could be waking you up. Hope this helps.
My problem is my right eye tear duct leaks. My eye lid fills up with air then when it reaches it high pressure it opens. Wakes me up. I’ve had a cpap since 2007 and it has always a done it
My problem seems to be headaches. And just on my right side. I use dream wisp nasal mask. It has holes in it I guess to allow air to escape and they are on the right side. I've been thinking about switching to a nasal pillow mask. What is your thoughts? Thank you. I enjoy your segments. Informative and easy to understand..
I've been using the cpap machine for 3 months now. I was waking up with headaches. I tried switching masks about 6 or 7 times. Then, my doctor lowered my air pressure remotely. So, my issue was the air pressure was too high and the straps on my mask were too tight. Best to you.
It was changed to 5 (low) and 11(high). Everyday, I had to go on the machine and change them both everyday until I found the perfect combination for me.@@Hope-ot1xy
My doctor would not prescribe a full mask because of the high risk of aspiration if you have reflux. I use nasal pillows and have loved every night with my CPAP. I won’t even nap without it. It took time to find the right type of mask but once I found it I never have any problems until the mask or straps wear/stretch out.
I do. Mine puts pressure against my eardrums. I can pull the mask off and pop my ears, put the mask back on, and it stops them right up again. It’s so annoying!
Hi. Most likely, for you, getting great sleep will improve mood and energy, which is good overall for everyone. If you happen to currently snore, you won’t while using cpap. Best wishes. Thanks for watching.
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Great knowledge and more tips here. affinityhm.com/products/1942505
My problem is that my nose drys and scabs up(that's sounds terrible) And hurts so that I can't use the cpap every night do to the pain it causes
I have used a lightly brewed herb tea - such as oatstraw, mint stems. Brewed 15 -30 sec. No more. For me it has alleviated the drying out of nasal tissue. Also I have trained my tongue to stay rolled back while I go to sleep. No need for chin strap.
No one ever told me about the outcome of untreated sleep apnea and now I have pulmonary hypertension from it. I'm bedridden. Use your CPAP everyone!
@ orange
If you can I would like to hear your sleep apnea stories and health issues
I’ve been fight sleep apnea and it affecting my life , just everything
I was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension before sleep apnea 🤷🏻♀️
*I keep learning about not being treated. I'm working on my Sister to get back on her's after stopping years ago. I'm New to being on one. 😇🙏😇* Sharon in SC
I know a man that needed his every night.
He retired went on a sail boat for a long trip and died because he didn't hook up to his bypap for one night:(
I'm wondering if the A-Fib I developed during surgery 15 yrs ago and stayed with me was due to unknowingly at the time having sleep apnea. A year ago, my Cardiologist suggested a sleep study. I use a BiPAP machine now with best ever results. Hang in there if you're just starting with a machines. Make use of the resources you have to help you over the hump. It takes the right mask for you and the right machine pressures for you and the right machine along with an amount of personal determination to benefit the therapeutic result.
Started using a CPAP 23 years ago. I gained a lot of weight and it was like the CPAP didn’t even work anymore. I have lost 25 Kg (~ 53 lbs) and now weigh about 175 lbs. I get a great nights sleep with my CPAP or even a decent nap sometimes without the CPAP. Beware of the impact of being overweight.
New user about 3 weeks. The eye issue was accute. Solved with sleep mask that has memory foam around orbital sockets. Keeps mask leak air out of my eyes, and honestly, I could not have continued therapy without eye relief.
Thats what I just ordered as well, I am only 2nd day in using the F30i Full face mask(Fits under the nose) The air was coming up just from my air vents and driving me nuts all night and sore all day so hoping the mask will make a huge difference.
I thought nasal congestion would be on the list too.
Here's the side effect I am having with my new CPAP machine....I can NOT sleep at all with the stupid thing on. I was so looking forward to getting this CPAP, the mask is comfortable, the machine is set right, but the entire experience is just too unnatural for me to fall asleep. I was sleeping much better before I got this ridiculous machine because now I don't sleep even for a a minute using this machine. I think I'm going to take it back. Apparently, CPAP is just not for me and I am very disappointed.
Please join our Facebook group and post this message.
If you will, I promise you will see that your experience is rather common. Don’t give up yet. You will thank me later.
Group title “CPAP for Beginners”. Best wishes. Hope to see you there for tips to resolve this.
It takes a week to acclimate to the beast. Damn thing leaks and wakes me up now and then. Thats super annoying
I decided to tough it out and after 4 months I finally adjusted to sleeping with this machine and I know I can stay with it now. I tried out different masks and I now alternate between the Resmed F20 and P10 masks to give my face a rest. Apparently getting through that initial startup is the rough part and it gets much easier after that.
I use a CPAP/APAP and It has helped me a lot, however, I'm tired all the time and frequently need naps in the afternoon.
I was tired and needed a afternoon nap before and after CPAP. But I am 70.
I would recommend checking with your provider for possible issues with your machine/mask. The FIRST thing I noticed after starting my CPAP was that I finally felt rested when I woke up and had energy all day. You have my complete sympathy, as I know how awful that feeling can be. I hope you find an answer.
I have a similar issue. some days i sleep well and feel rested, but most, I really feel tired and sleepy about 5 hours into my day and could really use a nap
I sleep much better with the new cpap, but I don't want to get up. After I get up and have breakfast I feel ready for bed again. It appears this is my life, what the heck.
@@imacomputer101 - I don't get any data. MyAir worked for a while and then it disconnected itself from the cpap. I don't feel like putting in all my information again to try to get it back. I have a hard enough time with my digital banking. A person only has so much patience. I can tell you the cpap doesn't stop me from being sleepy.
Honestly, I’m just glad to find a CPAP channel where the presenter isn’t a speed-talker.
All the others I’ve checked out seem like the speaker gets paid in words per minute! 😂
Chris speaks slowly enough for my brain to absorb!
Thanks!
Thank you MISSadventure!! Glad to have you here.
You should also check out TheLankyLefty27, he is a Reparatory therapist, and has some great CPAP content,
A smaller pressure range is way better for me! Start off with a lower pressure so you can get used to CPAP. I had to change my own pressure because over 13 wakes me up. I also increased the starting pressure as I got used to it. Now I start at 9 with a max of 12 and it's the perfect range for me.
I never feel rested like I did when first I started several years ago. Age 75..sleep apnea stopped breathing 37 times.
I'm always tired, even when I use my CPAP full-time. I get so frustrated that I stop using it, but there was this one time when I woke up and felt amazing and no longer tired. It lasted a few days for me to feel this way, but then I went back to my old being tired all the time. I have tried to mimic what I did but have no luck. I talked to my doctor many times and have made changes to see if it would help, but nothing helped. Being tired always makes me depressed, and I don't like it.
You might ask your doctor about adding oxygen to the cpap.
@@65CJ5 oh wow, that sounds like a good idea. I have congestive heart failure and it sounds like an ideal solution. Thanks so much for that.
Thats exactly how i feel.
Glad to know I’m not alone…
How do you add oxygen to your Cpap?
I love my CPAP machine. The only problem I was having was still being tired. My doctor did blood work and found a low vitamin D level. After that was corrected things are fine now.
The same happened to me.
The first month i got my CPAP was amazing. I suddenly had energy and stamina; my body aches were noticeably reduced. Even with only 2-3 hours of use, i was productive again. After the first month, this all stopped and i went back to exhausted, lethargic, and aches and pains again. What happened??
me too
If you are going for a sleep lab study, take Your Own Pillow! I have had 4 done. After the first one, I took my own every time! It can be difficult to get used to being all wired up, a different bed & this mask on your face, to have to deal with a different pillow also. Most nasal makes will leak if you sleep on your back. Your face relaxes & it leaks. My best sleeping on my sides!
Been dealing with this since the late 1990's. Wouldn't sleep without it!!! A real Blessing!!
Great tip. Take your own pillow. Thanks!
CPAP user with nasal pillows since 2017(mild sleep apnea). I have a swollen nose every morning.
Oh wow. sorry to hear it. I have an extremely dry nose in the morning. I started using fluconazole nasal spray and that did the trick.
My problem is still being tired throughout the day, even after a full night’s sleep.
Me too!!! Have you heard anything about Inspire sleep aid?
You would think wearing it 8-10 hours a night 3 days in a row I should be getting amazing deep sleep. I dont I feel MORE tired with the cpap then without it. I also have used a dental appliance, I feel more rested with that in and it says I still have moderate sleep apnea even with it. So they said I should go with cpap instead, I tolerate the mask pretty well but I guess its the sleeping position I love sleeping on my stomach and you can't do that with the cpap mask so guess im stuck.
Are you depressed though?
Sleeping on my stomach is not a problem with a full face with the tube coming from the top.
Raise pressure
I tend to have my face itch often with my cpap which wakes me up
I get the bags under my eyes but I use the nasal pillows already.
I've been using the CPAP machine for about 3-4 months now, and I'm still having issues with it. My eyes started getting very puffy and I've tried different things to get rid of the puffiness, but no luck! My nose gets dry, my mouth gets dry and I don't like any of it! I use the nasal mask and it still doesn't help. I just hate having anything on my face period!
Stick with it, and I recommend a nasal pillow...be patient, and stick with it. Try a different size... see if that helps. It took me a bit, but I rely on my cpap now. If I sleep without it, I have a badly sore throat the next day and don't feel well.
@@mrau92me thank you very much for your input; I truly appreciate it! I'm trying. Enjoy your day! God bless!
Yes yo have to stick with it. CPAP is a major change. It requires time to adjust.@@mrau92me
Any luck yet
When I first started using CPCP many, many years ago, my biggest problem was, because of lots of headaches, I could not tighten my mask enough to prevent leakage and this led to my eyes drying out at night. I tried many different ways to protect my eyes from the leaking air. None worked! I don't remember if I talked to my doctor at that time. On my own I did research and learned about nasal pillows & picked out & bought my own headgear out of pocket. Nasal pillows are very comfortable for me.
Because I toss & turn all night (have for most of my life) I wanted headgear where the hose was in back instead of front. For many years I enjoyed using the Breeze headgear. I loved it & except for frequent breakage, I had no problems with it. Despite all my tossing it always stayed on!
After Breeze was discontinued I have never had any brand of headgear that has worked as well. I Miss my Breeze headgear!
Today, at 75, my biggest problem is that the strap that goes behind my head keeps ridding up and every time I wake, I have to pull the strap back down into position. Also, the side straps always feel like they are cutting across the edge of my eyes. Very irritating! I have bought the covers for the straps, but it only helps a little. I also have to build padding for the part that goes under my nose, other wise it hurts.
I Never had any of these problem with Breeze! I wish they'd bring Breeze back! It was perfect!
I am currently using Opus 360 Nasal Pillow Mask.
I have tried both ResMed and Dreamwear but neither is as comfortable as Opus.
I have noticed that in many reports people who started using CPAP claim to start having more energy. That has never happened for me. I just stayed tired all the time, even when I was younger. CPAP just keeps me from feeling strangled.
I currently have a BIPAP machine. It's ok, but there are times the machine and I don't sync and I end up exhaling while the machine is in inhale mode. Thankfully this doesn't happen often!
Sure wish they'd come up with something that works better & was comfortable!
Janet
I remember the breeze. Yes it was great. Here’s the closest of today. affinityhm.com/products/airfit-p30i-standard-starter-pack
I have s BiPAP and was advised by my provider that the machine will sync eventually sync up with your breathing. That happens for me.
Why dont you use a nasal mask. I used to wear a face mask because I was diagnosed as a mouth breather. Through a series of discoveries over time, 15 years to be exact, I now use a nasal mask.
When I was using my full face mask I got 16 ahis per hour. I then taped my mouth and my ahis reduced to 6 or 7 an hour.
I then went the whole hog and used a nasal mask, still taping my mouth, and my ahis went to 0.5 to 1.5.
The tape I use is a 3M product, with the name Nexcare and Transpore. It costs about one pound or 1.3 dollars for 10 meters. Lasts for 70 to 80 sleeps. Make sure to cover the corners of your mouth.
I started the taping of my mouth because of some guy on youtube pushing breathing through your nose. Your nose filters and heats your oxygen intake. Look it up. I forget the actual header but put breathing through your nose in youtube and I am sure you will find it.
When you use nasal mask you will never go back to full face. When I started using it I would wake up and think oh no I forgot to put my mask on, only to find it sitting under my nose doing what it should be doing. Completely less intrusive. I am 72
Bottom line is these crap machines don't work
for everyone, too noisy for a kickoff, my wife has
tried one on two occasions and felt herself choking
plus the noise to her was unbearable, even to have
a ticking clock in the bedroom keeps her awake, for
her its a no, no.
Check out the stem cell and sleep video. It’s very interesting. ruclips.net/user/livemx3PKDlq-to?si=sahBslUbwdEZVMqm
Same here. Worse off with this machine than without it.
When ive met the requirement, and take it off- then i can finally get some sleep.its heavenly !
I used Philips Dreamstation Auto CPAP machine with Air-fit P30i Nasal Cradle Mask. I used Nexcare Sensitive Skin Low Trauma Tape to keep my mouth closed. The nightly AHI varies between 0.1 to 1.9 The Mask Fit varies between 97% to 100% . However, I still get dry mouth when sleep. Any explanation for the cause? Thanks.
May need to increase humidity setting.
I eliminated a lot of leaking by washing my face each night before putting on my mask to ensure the moisturizer I use daily is gone. I use Cetaphil and avoid using soaps with moisturizers when cleaning my face. It's taken all of a month to become adjusted to my BiPAP, and I came pretty close to quitting because I lost so much sleep. F&P's Vitera, a full-face, silicone-lined hard plastic mask (Seal, as F&P terms it) works best for me and helps keep my mouth closed. Best to wash the seal in moderately warm water to keep the silicone resilient. The seal leaks profusely when a replacement is needed.
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Same here. At 68 my face can still be a bit oily which will allow the full face mask to leak everytime. Every night I must wash my face shortly before bed and also wash off the mask with soft soap and warm water. It will still leak if I go on my back but right or left side I'm fine. Mask seal must be replaced by 45 days or it will leak which they send a new one every 30 days. Also I cut a 3/4 X 3" fabric band-aid to fit on the bridge of my nose which helps the mask to seal better. Used CPAP for 10+ years. Good video.
Why dont you use a nasal mask. I used to wear a face mask because I was diagnosed as a mouth breather. Through a series of discoveries over time, 15 years to be exact, I now use a nasal mask.
When I was using my full face mask I got 16 ahis per hour. I then taped my mouth and my ahis reduced to 6 or 7 an hour.
I then went the whole hog and used a nasal mask, still taping my mouth, and my ahis went to 0.5 to 1.5.
The tape I use is a 3M product, with the name Nexcare and Transpore. It costs about one pound or 1.3 dollars for 10 meters. Lasts for 70 to 80 sleeps. Make sure to cover the corners of your mouth.
I started the taping of my mouth because of some guy on youtube pushing breathing through your nose. Your nose filters and heats your oxygen intake. Look it up. I forget the actual header but put breathing through your nose in youtube and I am sure you will find it.
When you use nasal mask you will never go back to full face. When I started using it I would wake up and think oh no I forgot to put my mask on, only to find it sitting under my nose doing what it should be doing. Completely less intrusive.
Why dont you use a nasal mask. I used to wear a face mask because I was diagnosed as a mouth breather. Through a series of discoveries over time, 15 years to be exact, I now use a nasal mask.
When I was using my full face mask I got 16 ahis per hour. I then taped my mouth and my ahis reduced to 6 or 7 an hour.
I then went the whole hog and used a nasal mask, still taping my mouth, and my ahis went to 0.5 to 1.5.
The tape I use is a 3M product, with the name Nexcare and Transpore. It costs about one pound or 1.3 dollars for 10 meters. Lasts for 70 to 80 sleeps. Make sure to cover the corners of your mouth.
I started the taping of my mouth because of some guy on youtube pushing breathing through your nose. Your nose filters and heats your oxygen intake. Look it up. I forget the actual header but put breathing through your nose in youtube and I am sure you will find it.
When you use nasal mask you will never go back to full face. When I started using it I would wake up and think oh no I forgot to put my mask on, only to find it sitting under my nose doing what it should be doing. Completely less intrusive.
@@kaboomblueskies Long after I wrote that I did switch to a nasal mask and after nearly 6 mos finally got comfortable enough to sleep deeply and well. My mouth stays closed, and my numbers great. I was always afraid of taping so good thing this worked out. My DME tech also discovered while I was still using a full-face mask. After ramp my pressures were auto at a pressure setting of 4 to 20. An adjustment to a much shorter range was my first biggest help. The best, though, was changing to a nasal cushion with silicone frame.
I have been using Cpap for about 15 years. It was definitely a learning experience in the beginning. I went back and tried to get my mask changed but they said I had the right one. The one I use is over my nose. Now let’s fast forward. My new machine with heated hose and an APP so I can track my sleep and apnea is perfect. My advise is to adjust your mask sometimes if it’s leaking, clean it periodically and replace it every couple of years. I have moments but they are very seldom when I feel it isn’t working. I never sleep without it.
Perfect advise. Thank you for this.
Funny I have moments where I think it is working but really it just chokes me out every night. I have had sleep studies, settings checked and rechecked only to have the same results I had when I didn’t use one. If I get the same results with or without this machine I would prefer to sleep without a useless device strapped to my face that could cause new health problems.
Why dont you use a nasal mask. I used to wear a face mask because I was diagnosed as a mouth breather. Through a series of discoveries over time, 15 years to be exact, I now use a nasal mask.
When I was using my full face mask I got 16 ahis per hour. I then taped my mouth and my ahis reduced to 6 or 7 an hour.
I then went the whole hog and used a nasal mask, still taping my mouth, and my ahis went to 0.5 to 1.5.
The tape I use is a 3M product, with the name Nexcare and Transpore. It costs about one pound or 1.3 dollars for 10 meters. Lasts for 70 to 80 sleeps. Make sure to cover the corners of your mouth.
I started the taping of my mouth because of some guy on youtube pushing breathing through your nose. Your nose filters and heats your oxygen intake. Look it up. I forget the actual header but put breathing through your nose in youtube and I am sure you will find it.
When you use nasal mask you will never go back to full face. When I started using it I would wake up and think oh no I forgot to put my mask on, only to find it sitting under my nose doing what it should be doing. Completely less intrusive.
I experienced my teeth shifting, dry mouth and now chest pain that no one seems to know what could be the cause. I had heart exams, gastro exams and a host of other procedures and still no resolve,not to mention I wake at night and tired the next day.when one of the 5 things you spoke on that wear side effect and you saying the chest pain is one of them you made my day. Could this be my problem?
At 77, I wake up once or twice to urinate however, I now keep a hospital type urinal container by the bed and go without turning off the CPAP or turning on a light which had increased my sleep time noticeably. Having sinus issues, I now use Afrin as I go to bed each evening and my dry mouth issues have disappeared. I do not use it at all during the day to keep it from becoming a habit or causing issues. I now change masks every three months and have mostly eliminated leakes, however the strap will stretch a bit over time so it has to be snugged u[ a bit every so often. My biggest problem in the beginning cause me to have heart issues because I turn a lot during the night and my hose was wrapping around my neck so I wouldn't use it at all. Once I got AFIB, I started using it religiously and soon got past the issues. I have since had an ablation, and a year or so later, a floor pacemaker.
I hope you don't mind my comment about Afrin. >>My experience .....Do not use , your sinus will reverse and you will find it getting worse after a spray. I use the cheapest sinus pills. Cheap because it will have the least chems. or use saline solution, and get a good air purifier for your room. I have narrowed my urination (was 6Xs/night) was due to salad and lisinopril. Salad is a diaretic, who knew! My biggest GAME CHANGER is an overhead hook for the tubing. If you have a friend who has "Acid reflux". It is probably S/Apnea, and you just saved their life!
I use a full face mask & I sometimes have dry mouth & using distilled water doesn't help my CPAP machine is on auto 8.0-12 😳
After a couple nights, my skin gets red and wrinkled. If I skip a couple nights, it goes back to normal. So far the only mask I’ve tried that I can wear that’s not too uncomfortable is an Air Touch F20.
Great yes. Airtouch is excellent.
Just got put on a Bi-pap ResMed 10 ST ...since I received the machine I haven't been able to get a night without several mask leaks. I don't even register on the number scale even though I was fitted, measured etc by the tech. I have a full face mask...any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
It may sound like a small thing, but a cpap hose lift can sometimes resolve these leaks.
I had to stop using my CPAP because I would would get bronchitis from the air being forced into my lungs. Chronic bronchitis causes me considerably more problems than sleep apnea so I had to ditch the machine.
I didn’t see no problem with it. I’m hoping it’s because of my C Pap that I have runny nose blowing my nose all the time & sniffing Constantly, sometimes even my eyes water. And sneezing
I use a medium size full face mask and my mouth is dry most of the time I don't wake up middle of the night ever since I started using a CPAP only leak not actually the mask most of the time be the elbow valve that connects the hose to the mask
This is the only problem I been having
I be 53 in few days
Try it without the elbow. That may improve your situation.
They keep saying loose weight,you loose weight and still have the same problems 😂
When I use the full mask it causes what looks like water bubbles under my eyes. My nose pillow mask feels like I’m not breathing thro the left nostril.guess I do have a deviated septum. So what is my solution? Thank you.
I was prescribed a CPAP ten years ago. My night in the sleep study was pretty horrible. Wrote up notes about the experience which were ignored by the physician. Hope they come up with a workable treatment plan someday this isn't it.
I had a horrible experience as well. I had to use the restroom and the technician was nowhere to be found. After two hours, I was about to have an accident, she showed up. What a racket!!!
Lose some weight
One of my sleep lab studies was pretty bad, too. There was a fire alarm, and the six of us all had to exit onto the street in our pjs with the electrodes still pasted on! Picture that in the middle of the night, downtown in a big city! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Me too, first time, but now I know it was the sleep lab and staff. Had it done later with a pulmonology doctor and his own sleep lab. Depends on who does it.
Hell with that sleep study. You can do it at home. That was one horrible night. Electrodes all over your body. I couldn't sleep at all.
I am absolutely amazed... I am speechless ... pure creation of the highest level.
was ordered to use the air machine a few yrs ago, due to being a Comm Driver,,, and CrazyCalif was doing a SlapDown of all Truckers, Bus Drivers, even Limo/Taxi/Tour Vans or Tour Bus Drivers,,, including Ambulance/FireTruck Drivers,,, anyone holding a Commercial License, was ordered to take a SleepTest and most went onto the CPAP/air machines as a result,,, including me, which i hate--- dont like the DryMouth and DryThroat i get almost every nite/morning; dont like the feel/pressure/confinement on the face; and hate air rushing up the nose, plus the hose getting in the way as i roll from side-to-side,,, however, was told my oxygen level was not good, kept on cycle of stopping breathing at least once every min, so my case was SEVERE and NECESSARY, esp if i wanted to keep my Driver License and keep my job
--- i use a NoseCone, and i keep my mouth closed all nite (have been breathing only in-out of my nose since childhood) -- my mouth never opens in the nite, unless my nasal passages are clogged, due to cold/flu/allergies
The mask is so fragile, I have to replace the soft plastic nasal mask again, after only a few months and it's so expensive, but I suppose it's keeping me breathing.I should be grateful these machines exist at all.
My dentist gave me Xylimelts. Candy you hide in gums overnight. They work very well. No more dry mouth.
Nice. So happy it worked!
Mydentist did the same thing. Those wafers are very effective.
Any tips for a mouth breather and back sleeper who needed humidity and full face mask, but water dropping into back of throat made feel like he was choking?? Any ideas welcome
Cpap hose lift will be amazing.
I was told to keep my cpap machine lower than my bed. I don't have a problem any more with water running through the hose.
I keep machine lower than the mattress but drape the hose up over a Dollar Tree metal yard sign frame zip tied to the bedpost. This helps a lot.
For me personally, it prevented me from sleeping...at all...100%. After I ended up throwing it on the floor 5 nights in a row I took it back and said no thank you. I sleep on my side as much as possible. And that has helped a lot.
Yes, would like to know what is asv
I spent a lot of time and $$ just to end up where I started. The machine has caused my sleep to become worse not better.
I have had the same experience. I am ready to take it back and sleep on my side.
Mantra makes silicone nasal stents, which help dilate the nostrils. I used them prior to getting the APAP yesterday. I found them to be helpful and minimally invasive.
I'm beginning to suspect CPAP is giving me inner ear problems.
It’s rare yet possible. Please consider calling doctor. Sometimes a slightly lower pressure, or APAP, or BiPAP can make a difference.
It caused me EAR problems, I went to ear Dr. Several times complaining of hearing my own heart beat, as well as not fully being able to HEAR period.Dr. couldn't help me,I believe these problems come from CPAP machine, or high sugar levels. Probably both is causing my ear problems.
My eustachian tubes are a mess from the BiPAP.
I most defiantly have ear problems being on cpap/bipap. My hearing has even has gotten worse.
@@wandasanders4924 I just noticed I have these ear problems too, and hearing my own heart beat, I didn't know that wasn't normal. Thx.
Nasal pillows, chin strap and tape my mouth closed 100% - still get very dry mouth. Can't increase humidity because my reservoir is already empty (when I get to sleep long enough).
Some people use xylemelts. Also if not already, keep a glass of water on bedside table to drink each time you wake. Might help some.
Xylimelts are a life saver
I keep a bottle of water next to my bed and have mastered drinking with my mask on. 😂
I use a metal straw that fits in a water bottle..
@@dougwood1658me too
After switching from CPAP to an ASV machine all problems were solved. Really night and day difference and recommend everyone at least look into it. Dry mouth gone, lack of usage gone, lack of water in humidifier gone. What a game changer for me.
What is ASV?
I use a Swift FX nasal mask, and the Velcro strap in back keeps sliding up making the mask loose and causes air leaks, anyway, to fix this or is a different mask advisable?
Lots of people like the N30 I.
so I got my cpap machine yesterday and I hate it, it feels so weird I know it’s early days but I don’t know how I’m gonna deal with this, so I have a face mask that covers my mouth and nose, am I meant to breathe just through my nose? I’m kinda tempted to just suffer without but my sleep apnea is 61 times an hour so it’s quite bad, I don’t know what I’m gonna do.
With that full face mask you may breathe through nose mouth or both. Hang in it gets better. Also search fb our group is super helpful. Cpap for beginners. Best wishes.
Feeling awesome since using a CPAP my only problem is the nose pillows giving me a rash under my nose. I'm trying some smaller ones seems somewhat better
Been using a CPAP AirSense 11 for 6 months and the biggest problem I had was "mask leakage" (due to a heavy beard). This leakage tended to cause the water reservoir to dry out, resulting in dry mouth. Also, eye irritation from leaks around my nose. All of this was cured by using a "Memory foam" mask, which is very comfortable!
Fantastic. Great catch. Happy you solved it.
I had issues too with mask leaks I am using a mouth strip called papmd. I have no leakage now with it.
I have a beard and tried over a dozen different types of masks before settling on a nasal pillow specifically one that goes from top of head and down the sides rather than pipe direct to nasal pillow. I went from 32 events per hour to averaging less than 1.
Do you have the ResMed Cpap 11? If so you might try a different mask as the full face would not be good for sleeping on your side. I use AirFit N20 Mask with Headgear
ResMed but you might like AirFit N30 Mask System it is just nasal pillows. Good luck I have been using a cpap for several years.@@Muggle1212
@@Muggle1212 did you get the reply I sent to you?
I'm in my early 60's and I usually wake up at 3 am every night. I do go back to sleep
though. Started CPAP (Airsense 10) about three weeks ago and I use a full face mask. I actually look forward to sleeping each night. The adjustment has been very minimal
because I formerly used a dental device that moved my jaw forward along with a back
pack device that prevented me from rolling over on my back where my worst apnea
occurred. Now I can sleep on my back if wanted, but I end up sleeping on my right side
each night. So far so good. Looking at my results each day, I have less than 2 episodes
per hour on average, which sounds pretty good to me. I would recommend CPAP for
anyone with sleep apnea.
Excellent news. Thanks for sharing this. Happy it’s going well !!
I'm not on Facebook. I'm having swelling of my tongue, ANGEODEMA for over 6 months, and it was getting better, but since using CPAP, getting worse. I'm on 3 CLARITAN allergy pills a day, and still not helping. Any suggestions? Please help. This disease is life threatening 😮😢😢😢
My sleep apnea much better, but severe swelling of my tongue😮
@@debragriffin427 Do you have a lot of fear and anxiety in your life?
Why dont you use a nasal mask. I used to wear a face mask because I was diagnosed as a mouth breather. Through a series of discoveries over time, 15 years to be exact, I now use a nasal mask.
When I was using my full face mask I got 16 ahis per hour. I then taped my mouth and my ahis reduced to 6 or 7 an hour.
I then went the whole hog and used a nasal mask, still taping my mouth, and my ahis went to 0.5 to 1.5.
The tape I use is a 3M product, with the name Nexcare and Transpore. It costs about one pound or 1.3 dollars for 10 meters. Lasts for 70 to 80 sleeps. Make sure to cover the corners of your mouth.
I started the taping of my mouth because of some guy on youtube pushing breathing through your nose. Your nose filters and heats your oxygen intake. Look it up. I forget the actual header but put breathing through your nose in youtube and I am sure you will find it.
When you use nasal mask you will never go back to full face. When I started using it I would wake up and think oh no I forgot to put my mask on, only to find it sitting under my nose doing what it should be doing. Completely less intrusive.
I am 72.
The full mask for nose made my face blister! Ouch. I have for years have used the nasal very small pillow type !
My face got real puffy & eyes with full mask. Nobody could tell me why. I switched to nose pillow & chin strap to keep mouth shut since I'm a mouth breather.
hi just finished watching your video and I am on rhe bipap machinewe lost our power one night and I woke up gasping for air, there was none. I got such a fright I haven t used the machine since. lucky for me I did wake up and I wonder what would have happene if I didn
I don’t get it.
I have used Cpap for 2 years now I wake up to my ears popping and air roaring thur my ears like they do when you fly on an airplane it won’t stop so I just turn my Cpap off. I think may be the pressure to high or maybe there is fluid in my ears not sure has anyone had this to happen.
I have to wear a Band aid on my nose since my mask rubs a lot on my nose. If I don’t it’s red all,morning.
I hear you Steve I have my res med 11 for 2 days and the tip of my nose is so red and inflamed I'm not using it tonite
SO... i have to breathe through my mouth when I sleep because my sinuses shut down when I sleep. I'm already using a full-face mask (obviously), so is there something I can do besides that sugary Biotene goop? I'm afraid I'm ruining my teeth. I fill my reservoir every night, btw.
My biggest complaint is that whoever is designing these new machines obviously doesn't use one. The last decent design was the S9 Elite, which was filled through a door in the top. It was a fairly compact machine, which I'm still using despite the fact that the motor has "exceeded it's design life". This is because when they redesigned for the newer models, claiming they take up less space, they made it so you have to slide the tank out of the side of the machine to fill it, effectively doubling the size required for the equipment. I'm already using an end-table for a night stand, and I don't think a coffee-table will fit. I don't want a Phillips machine as I've heard too many horror stories about that brand. Getting desperate, as I know my S9 won't last forever. Help?
Try Allegra or Benadryl at bedtime
This is a wonderful resource for someone like me who is new to CPAP, so thank you!
Aerophagia causes GERD ,then esophagitis, then Barret's esophagus, then esophogial cancer.
CPAP made me 3 times more tired. Brain fog intensified and a total garbage. Going in For a mandibular advancement surgery
I fixed mask leaks by cutting cloth gaskets to go between my face and seal. They also help the seals last.much longer.
I should do that too. I have foam type material on hand for quilting, but it's another project; I'm too tired to do.
Hi Chris. My problem with the machine is the head ban. It slide up on my head throughout the night. I use the dream nasal pillow system. It has one band around the head. Is there a mask where there is two bands for the nasal pillow?? Thanks
Hi Michael. Sometimes a chin strap can help to actually hold everything in place better.
Also strap adjustment a little lower to keep it low.
Lastly my favorite is the Rio II nasal pillow system.
Check here if you would likeEbro see. shop.cleancpap.net/discount/affinityhm
@@affinityhm Thanks for your speedy response. I use the dream wisp nasal pillow mask and like the air supply from the top. Is there a two strap version of the Rio?
No but the chin strap idea may still be helpful. Also consider a hose lift. Less pulling on the mask this way.
@@affinityhm great!! Thanks again. I ordered chin strap to try. I have a hose lift already. Thanks for these great ideas. Really appreciate it.
I use one of those Dollar Tree metal yard sign frames zip tied to the bedpost to drape the hose over so it comes at me from above instead of dragging across the bed.
When does the daytime exhaustion get better?
It’s different for most. Anywhere from immediately, to several months. Keep in mind to check reports for leaks and ahi. Stay connected and communicate with doctor to make small changes sometimes yields big results. Thanks for watching.
Mine was better within a month. I actually slept slightly fewer hours at night(5.5 compared to 7) than before I was placed on a CPAP but I felt more rested. I've since gotten back up to 6.5-7 hrs. sleep/night. Also, I think it's good to monitor your blood pressure. My high blood pressure went down from 145/95 to 120/80 over the first two months of being on the machine. It's amazing what getting oxygen back into your bloodstream can do. Muscles ache less also. Hope you feel better!
Thank you so much for explanning how the CPAP machine and face mask work.
O sleep with my mouth opened, no one explained why i should not sleep with my mouth open, I should have gone on this site before I started CPAP.
Maybe all doctor's should suggest we see this Viedo.
Thank you,
Barbara
Glad this was helpful! Thank you.
REMZZZS mask liners are a miracle product for mask leaks.
Thanks for making these vids.
CPAP saved my life I'm sure, and I had very little trouble getting used to it.
To anyone about to start with this device, please persevere. It can be life changing.
Well said. Thanks for watching.
I have to agree, it likely, once I started actually using it likely prevented a heart attack...
I am very grateful of this invention. I always thought it would be a good idea but figured there must be some reason why the idea wouldn't work. I love CPAP and fully believe it has made my life better. I use to wake up with massive headaches and would feel like total hell for the first hour. CPAP immediately put a halt to that.
What do you do if you are waking up in the middle of the night and cannot get back to sleep???
I read.
WRONG!! Open mouth doesn't affect the CPAP function of supplying air pressure into the lungs AT ALL
Sorry it does indeed when using nasal mask or nasal pillows.
Is a VOCSN a Bi-pap machine that removes C02?
Yes. It’s actually a step above basic bipap capable of more but all depends on settings.
My eyes dry out just from the mask's outflow vent.
Sounds like a leak. You may need different size or different interface.
@@affinityhm Its not. It's the outflow that has to exist on every mask so you don't rebreathe your exhaled air. It dries my eyes out.
I have the same problem no matter what size mask I am using. The air blows out the vents right into my eyes. I wake up with painful eyes.
Hello! I have been waking up in a panic mode every day for 8 months. I was hoping the CPAP would help this. I just started CPAP (5 days) it still is happening. Any suggestions?
Yes I believe it will help.
Keep going! Often awakenings occur with apneas. So check your report. Are you still having apnea? AHI. How many?
If your using nasal and have dry mouth.... wouldn't you notice an air leak on the report? I'm having the dry mouth lately, started after I started gargling salt water before going to bed. It's only dry mouth from 3 a.m. to 7.00 a.m.?
When should you get a new cpap machine, I have had mine for over 10 years
At least after 5 years and sometimes after 3 years. However, it’s not really an absolute as long as it’s clean and performing properly. Best to get it thoroughly assessed by a pro then decide.
Thank you for the information. One of my biggest complaints is the puffy eyes in the morning. I look TERRIBLE in the morning and those puffy bags dont go away for several hours. Its like I had salty pizza, carb filled beer and stayed awake dancing all night without the benefit of having done so!!!! Its like the water from the tank is being pushed in behind those areas and collecting there. That under eye skin is so sensitive, I fear it will stretch and those bags will become permanent. (I have used both nasal pillows and now use full face, same problem with both). I stopped using the humidification but I know that can cause its own problems, but I didnt have puffy eyes in the morning. Any further suggestions on this problem? Thanks.
I would suggest trying to adjust the humidification rather than going without it altogether.
I go to bed with my mask on and wake up with it off and im on an APAP machine and want to sleep ..i have severe sleep apnea..stop breathing 80x an hour and my oxygen drops 60x an hour so you see i need it
Yes indeed. Try noticing the approx time you take it off then set an alarm for that time. When alarm sounds out back on.
Repeat every night and eventually the time will increase. Most likely.
I’ve got COPD and instead of a CPAP machine I’m now on oxygen. Not a lot but just enough to keep a light flow going when I’m sleeping. I’ve quit using my CPAP and rely on the oxygen. I understand it’s not an option for everyone but for anyone with COPD and sleep apnea they might talk to their doctor about oxygen.
I use an oxygen condence machine hooked to my cpap.
I have been using one since Sept and can’t get past 4 hours of use per night
Mine is tightening my mask too tight and getting a strap indentation in my cheek and or head (Im bald there). Used to get blisters on my gums from mask being too tight but that was the first few months, Ive used my cpap for about 6-7 years now. No real problems anymore.
That’s excellent.
Your mask is too tight. You have to leave enough room for the pillow to expand and create a seal. Tightening too much stops that happening and creates leaks.
I will use a chin strap. Please do not be mad at your dog. I will listen to you since you have a dog !!!
Thank you. No they were just playing.
Veeryuseful info, my friend gets panicky to wear cpap patience 😮
I more tired than I've ever been some days. Like beyond tired. Other days, I don't know what to do with all my energy. Going into my second month, I'm hoping the latter becomes more frequent, or I might have to give this up.
My mask itches so badly I can’t stand it. I’m allergic to something in it. They’ve tried all the masks and this one is better than the rest because there’s no rash but I still itch all night. It makes be sad that my people don’t have more options. It’s suppose to be silicone and latex free but I’m pretty sure there’s a small piece of it right under my nose.
Airtouch mask by Resmed are foam. Or consider mask liners. That may help hopefully. Thanks for watching.
CPAP on 20 for me. Sstarts on 10 then goes up to 20. Amazing difference I use a (M) 5:00 full mask all night have used for 18years and still only in my 50’s. On a good night my apnoeas are in the 10-14 range. When I am ill 30plus. Only side effect is dry mouth even with the distilled water
Dry mouth may mean leaks? Otherwise sounds really good. Keep iit up!
I couldn't get used to it first couple weeks. Took it back. It was pre configured and I couldn't adjust it. The air pressure was too high.
You are back on cpap now? I hope.
@@affinityhm nope
Does anybody have anxiety here along with sleep apnea ? I have both but once i start taken anxiety medicine i can sleep better and no day time sleep apnea symptoms but same time i didnt use the machine much. I wonder can anxiety cause sleep apnea because i am not overweight nor snoring while sleeping.
Try this video. Hope it helps.
ruclips.net/user/live-0QXo5LqS3k?si=_oJ-RVoCUnOPPVhw
Tried to join your f/b group but I wasn't able to answer the two required questions. For some reason it wouldn't let me.
Sorry. You should first subscribe to the channel then join. Not sure why it’s not working. Probably a RUclips glitch. Try again anytime.
Having a deviated septum didn't make it very successful to use the CPAP machine.
My problem is condensation. It builds up inside the mask (I use the Airfit N20) and it bothers me in the night. Also, I noticed my nose allergy is worse. As soon as I wake and my upright, my nose runs and I sneeze like crazy. This used to be a problem in dry weather. But I live in Homg Kong. It’s humid here. Anyone experience that?
I live in the UK and when I got diagnosed with sleep apnoea I had CPAP with full face mask and I had every side effect on this list, but my doctor changed me over to vpap with a hybrid mask and I rarely get any of these side effects, occasionally I will get mask leak if I move to the wrong position in my sleep but main hatred is the strap marks on the face 😭
Have you seen the strap covers?
I found that finding the right type of mask is crucial. I used to get a lot of mask leakage (I toss & Turn a lot) until I changed the type of mask I use - now, very little leakage.
Yeah the automatic cpap sucks BAD. In the first two weeks of use I woke up 3 different times with the machine shut its self off
Look at you p95 in reports. Your doc may allow a narrower range of pressure. Thanks for watching.
BIPAP 1 1/2 years. My Oura ring says I wake up 8 to 22 times a night. Solution?
Are you waking up fully, or is it just the ring saying so?
In a normal night, one would go through 4-5 sleep cycles with near awakenings for each.
Potential solutions
1 better mask (see new live video titled “new technology” pic of astronaut.
2 often a cpap hose lift helps. Seems simple but that hose could be waking you up.
Hope this helps.
Here’s that newer video. Find the right mask here ruclips.net/user/liveyyJ9pWGy4tM?si=Z1bEtJ5jFK7ZNr02
My problem is my right eye tear duct leaks. My eye lid fills up with air then when it reaches it high pressure it opens. Wakes me up. I’ve had a cpap since 2007 and it has always a done it
My problem seems to be headaches. And just on my right side. I use dream wisp nasal mask. It has holes in it I guess to allow air to escape and they are on the right side. I've been thinking about switching to a nasal pillow mask. What is your thoughts? Thank you. I enjoy your segments. Informative and easy to understand..
I've been using the cpap machine for 3 months now. I was waking up with headaches. I tried switching masks about 6 or 7 times. Then, my doctor lowered my air pressure remotely. So, my issue was the air pressure was too high and the straps on my mask were too tight. Best to you.
@@nalignmentwlifehealinglifewhat was the air pressure changed to?
It was changed to 5 (low) and 11(high). Everyday, I had to go on the machine and change them both everyday until I found the perfect combination for me.@@Hope-ot1xy
5-11@@Hope-ot1xy
Any complaints about the pressure on the mouth making the bottom teeth crowd up?
I have tmj and it's horrible on my teeth too
My doctor would not prescribe a full mask because of the high risk of aspiration if you have reflux. I use nasal pillows and have loved every night with my CPAP. I won’t even nap without it. It took time to find the right type of mask but once I found it I never have any problems until the mask or straps wear/stretch out.
Does anyone have ear issues by wearing cpap. My ears are stopped up and pooping all the time?
I do. Mine puts pressure against my eardrums. I can pull the mask off and pop my ears, put the mask back on, and it stops them right up again. It’s so annoying!
I'm actually getting aerophagia on a BiPAP....
Yes it can still happen. Level neck position and or lower pressure if possible may alleviate some. Hope that’s helpful.
My problem is I want to get OFF cpap. Loved it at first and now hate how it restricts my life
Treating your sleep apnea extends life by 10-20 years.
I was recently diagnosed. How does getting a machine impact my sleeping partner and love live?
Hi. Most likely, for you, getting great sleep will improve mood and energy, which is good overall for everyone.
If you happen to currently snore, you won’t while using cpap. Best wishes. Thanks for watching.
My BIPAP machine is nearly silent, if that helps to know.
if you opn mouth....I use paper tape on lips... works fine. used for years.
What if you use a full facemask but STILL have dry mouth? What should i do about that?
I couldn’t find the item “ for a phone consultation “
If you could provide a link or something…
Thank you !
affinityhm.com/products/cpap-phone-coaching-problem-solving-session
affinityhm.com/products/1942505
i have leaks