My CPAP keeps waking my sleep partner

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Re: My CPAP keeps waking my sleep partner

Post by palerider » Fri May 22, 2015 10:17 am

Renee784 wrote:@palerider: I showed him the difference between venting and a leak when I was awake and wearing the mask (just to demo) and then asked him to investigate as to which was making the noise when it woke him up. He said it was definitely a leak (air was escaping from the top up into my eye).
call Karen at Padacheek.com and see what she can do for you... mask liners are the way to tame leaks. they won't necessarily STOP them, but they'll make them quiet and unobtrusive.
Renee784 wrote: While the leak didn't wake me up, having my husband reach over and try to adjust my mask when I was fast asleep absolutely did and scared the crap out of me! After that I instituted a "look but don't touch" rule.
ah, he just needs to do it more so you get used to it and sleep through

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Re: My CPAP keeps waking my sleep partner

Post by chunkyfrog » Fri May 22, 2015 1:24 pm

When the bullfrog touches my mask, he knows he needs to be undetected.
He's THAT good!

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Re: My CPAP keeps waking my sleep partner

Post by Renee784 » Fri May 22, 2015 1:32 pm

I just want to say thanks again to everybody for all your replies. Everyone on here is so very helpful.

@yaconsult: Thanks for your kind words. I had my fears going in to this process, but I'm very happy with how it's turned out.

I'm excited to try the P10 and see how that goes. I don't think I would get used to hubby adjusting my mask while I'm asleep. It totally freaked me out. He's kind of clumsy and probably couldn't do it "undetected." He did try earplugs for a few days, but they bothered him, too. So picky, that one.

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Re: My CPAP keeps waking my sleep partner

Post by kteague » Sat May 23, 2015 12:23 am

Not sure how your specific mask vents, but through the years I've found an extra strap around the mask (a scarf or stretchy headband) is a great stabilizer and helps with leaks. The only caution is that you want to be sure any added support cannot slip during sleep and block the vents.

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