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by LinkC
Thu Dec 04, 2008 4:03 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Is this "rainout"?
Replies: 6
Views: 928

Re: Is this "rainout"?

This is kind of gross, but if I'm not careful when I first put my mask on, I drool. Actually, I thought of that! Especially since I first noted the leakage at the corners of my mouth. But this moisture is evenly distributed all over the "triangle". Even on my nose. I don't know WHAT it would take t...
by LinkC
Thu Dec 04, 2008 3:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Is this "rainout"?
Replies: 6
Views: 928

Re: Is this "rainout"?

I know my skin gets moister, almost like sweaty under the seal of my mask a lot, is that what you mean? Exactly! Although it doesn't seem there's enough to "run down my face", there IS a lot of moisture under the seal. My machine is well below bed level, and the hose dips before coming back up over...
by LinkC
Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:12 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Is this "rainout"?
Replies: 6
Views: 928

Is this "rainout"?

My mask fits fine when I first put it on. But I wake up once or twice in the night with it leaking badly. At first I thought maybe it was relaxation of my facial muscles. But then noticed my skin (enclosed by the mask) was moist and oilier (is that a word?) than the rest of my face. The moisture is ...
by LinkC
Tue Nov 25, 2008 12:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Will I lose my license?
Replies: 52
Views: 14283

Re: Will I lose my license?

Wow! Looks like we were all typing to Chris at the same time!

Chris, don't feel like we're lecturing you...but it IS "that serious".
by LinkC
Tue Nov 25, 2008 12:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Will I lose my license?
Replies: 52
Views: 14283

Re: Will I lose my license?

It's really that serious? I had no idea it impacted beyond just making you have a crappy night's sleep. Yes! It's really that serious! Get thee to a sleep doctor... First, if you feel your fatigue is hampering your driving, your odds aren't any better remaining undiagnosed. You could kill yourself ...