First nite with my new CPAP

CI_SeaWolf · Post by **CI_SeaWolf** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 9:13 am

they delivered my new CPAP yesterday, it is a Fisher & Paykel HC230 with a built in humidifier. I'm fitted for a Fisher & Paykel HC407A mask. I went to bed at about 10 last nite, slept pretty good until about 1 when I couldn't handle having the mask on anymore. I pulled it off and my wife says I started snoring immediately. I'll try again tonite, maybe i'll be able to keep the mask on longer.

TXKajun · Post by **TXKajun** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 9:22 am

Way to go, SeaWolf! Sounds like you got 3 hours sleep on your first night! Very good! What pressure is your CPAP set at? Did you get a humidifier with it?

Welcome to the board. There's tons of really knowledgeable folks here, so feel free to ask any questions you might have. This is also a good place to vent and/or brag about how things are going.

Again, way to go and welcome!

This therapy WORKS! (I've only been on it for about 3 1/2 weeks, but notice a major positive difference!)

limpy · Post by **limpy** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 9:35 am

SeaWolf,

You would be wise to buy a high end mask. Unfortunately, the one you have is a "no name" mask.

Here's what people around these parts typically find worth the money:

[url=https://www.cpap.com/productSearch.php?query=activa]Activa[/url] - https://www.cpap.com/productpage/767

[url=https://www.cpap.com/productSearch.php?query=breeze]Breeze[/url] - https://www.cpap.com/productpage/1451

[url=https://www.cpap.com/productSearch.php?query=swift]Swift[/url] - https://www.cpap.com/productpage/1433

Anyone else have suggestions?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 10:45 am

Thanks Mr Kajuun, my CPAP has a built in humidifier. I'm at a setting of 8. I'm taking my new machine out in the motorhome this weekend to see how I can do out there also. I appreciate all the support. I'm going to try this mask for a while, it does have some leaks when I move around, but I think that is the nature of the beast. It seems like a light comfortable mask with some very nice features. It is a lot more comfortable than the one I had at the sleep clinic. I haven't seen much info on my brand of CPAP here. maybe cause it is made in New Zealand.

CI_SeaWolf · Post by **CI_SeaWolf** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 10:47 am

That was my reply, just wasn't logged in .

Pohtaytoh · Post by **Pohtaytoh** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 11:13 am

CI,
As you get the opportunity to read through the different posts on here, there are a couple of things that stand out:

1. Find a good mask. This is most likely the most difficult step in the process. There are many different ways to interface (pillows, full face, nasal, oral, etc.). There are also many different mfg's. Everyone has their opinion on which is best, but there is no reason to settle for a few leaks. Patience and experimentation are key in getting a well fitting mask. Getting a well fitted mask is key to getting on the road to proper treatment.

2. Use a heated humidifier. You've already accomplished this step!

Possibly the third thing is getting an Auto PAP. Personaly, I don't have one, but in reading these posts, most people who have them swear by them.

Of course there are heated hoses, types of cleaners, frequency of different maintenance actions, what type of pillow to use, and any other myriad of questions you can come up with, and even ones you can't.

So, welcome. Good Luck. And don't be afraid to ask questions or even post a reply if you have some experience that relates.

Later,
Tater