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General Discussion on any topic relating to CPAP and/or Sleep Apnea.
Jake00
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Realitivly new user , never new this place existed

Post by Jake00 » Sat Dec 26, 2015 8:38 pm

I got an airsense 10 about 6 weeks ago, took a few nights to really get used to, but holy cow, waking up alert and ready to go is really cool..... I'm currently using the full mask that I used at the sleep lab. I'm starting to experiment with sleeping on my side, but the mask then leaks . Are there masks out there designed for side sleep?

Thanks,

jake

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lindalrc
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Re: Realitivly new user , never new this place existed

Post by lindalrc » Sat Dec 26, 2015 8:54 pm

Go to our sponsors web site and put in "side sleeping" or active sleeping. That is how I found the Activa LT nasal mask which I used for 6 years. I am currently using a cloth mask. Know also that head gear comes in different sizes and that can make a big difference. When you buy/are given a whole set (mask frame, cushion, headgear, forehead pad) the head gear is always medium. If you want a different size you have to order it separately. I just bought a small headgear from our sponsor, it worked, so after that I ordered it thru the DME so insurance would cover it.

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LSAT
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Re: Realitivly new user , never new this place existed

Post by LSAT » Sat Dec 26, 2015 8:59 pm

Jake00 wrote:I got an airsense 10 about 6 weeks ago, took a few nights to really get used to, but holy cow, waking up alert and ready to go is really cool..... I'm currently using the full mask that I used at the sleep lab. I'm starting to experiment with sleeping on my side, but the mask then leaks . Are there masks out there designed for side sleep?

Thanks,

jake
Any mask...if fitted right...can be used for side sleeping. Personally I use a full face mask since I tend to breathe out of my mouth occasionally. I sleep about 90% on my side.