Yeah, alcohol really messed with my sleep apnea too. Whenever I had more than a drink or two, I’d wake up feeling completely unrested, and my AHI spiked noticeably on those nights. It makes sense because alcohol basically relaxes your throat muscles more than usual, which just worsens any obstructio...

That actually looks like a solid option for folks who can't keep their mouth closed at night but don’t want to deal with chin straps.

I mostly use CPAP, but when I travel or have a cold and can’t tolerate the mask, I switch to the MAD. It’s not as effective, but it helps enough to get some decent sleep. I have mild TMJ and the device didn’t make it worse for me, but I did have to get it adjusted a couple times.

I’ve read that some people dealing with chronic sleep disorders, especially when anxiety or pain is involved, have found some relief with medical cannabis. There’s a clinic called Alternaleaf in the UK that offers personalized cannabis-based treatments — might be worth checking out the patient revie...

That could be a sign that a standard Auto CPAP may not be the best fit. Auto CPAPs are mainly designed for obstructive events, not central ones, and they can sometimes even worsen central apneas in some users

Consistent leaks can make the therapy less comfortable or disturb your sleep, even if the numbers look good. You might still wake up more or feel less rested. If that’s the case, trying different mask types (like nasal vs. full-face), adjusting the headgear tension, or using a CPAP mask liner could ...

Yeah, on a BiPAP, the 17 is your inhale pressure and 13 is the exhale. That’s a decent gap, but it can feel like a lot if the mask fit isn’t perfect or you’re not used to it. If it’s blowing your mouth open, you might need to lower the pressure or use something like a soft collar to help keep your j...

A few months ago I kept waking up from vivid dreams and feeling like the mask was glued to my face. The worst part was this buzzing awareness of the machine, I couldn’t un-hear it. That mental noise just wouldn’t shut off. What helped me was adding CBD oil about 30–40 minutes before bed. It didn’t k...

MADs can work well for mild OSA, but with TMJ it’s a gamble. I tried one a while back—helped a bit, but my jaw was pissed off the whole time. Definitely talk to someone who actually knows both sleep and jaw stuff (not just a random dentist calling themselves a sleep expert). If CPAP’s working and yo...

That burning smell isn’t normal at all, especially if it’s waking you up and irritating your nose like that. I’ve been using CPAP for years and never had anything close to that. If it’s been going on for 2+ years , nd getting worse, I’d honestly push hard for a full machine replacement, not just sup...

Yeah I get that too sometimes, feels like the second I relax, my nose just shuts down. For me it’s usually from laying flat or dry air. Try a wedge pillow or bump up the humidity on your CPAP if you haven’t already. Also, quick rinse with saline spray before bed helps a ton.

I went through something similar a while back, insomnia that came out of nowhere, followed by full-on panic just from the idea of not being able to sleep. It's wild how quickly the brain can start associating bedtime with anxiety. What helped me break that cycle at first was also medication, and I t...

Sorry for reviving this thread.

Can I get a recommendation from those who tried medical cannabis? What's better for sleep, CBD or THC?

you'll need a compatible DC power converter, like the ResMed 65W DC Converter, which adjusts the battery’s output to the correct voltage for the AirMini. Make sure the converter has a 12V cigarette lighter-style socket to match the Freedom Battery Output

Whatever you do, prioritize keeping it in a water-proof and dry bag. There's 2 main options you can choose from: >Either you bring enough batteries to last you your whole trip and change them when one is dying >Or Bring a Portable Solar Panel Recharging station or something similar that will allow t...