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by hiker0001
Sun Nov 01, 2009 6:53 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Poll: How Long to Adjust & Start Sleeping Restfully?
Replies: 24
Views: 6194

Re: Poll: How Long to Adjust & Start Sleeping Restfully?

Three months in and I'm still trying to find a mask that works for me. No relief yet.
by hiker0001
Fri Oct 30, 2009 6:40 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Issues Finding a Mask
Replies: 6
Views: 1001

Re: Issues Finding a Mask

Welcome to the forum ,the first thing is ,if your having condesation (rainout) problems get a hose cover ,I haven't had any rainout since I got one ,no matter what I set the humidifier on. I got lucky on the mask thing my 1st one was a Swift LT ,I didn't like it ,so then I got a Optilife and that w...
by hiker0001
Fri Oct 30, 2009 6:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Issues Finding a Mask
Replies: 6
Views: 1001

Re: Issues Finding a Mask

Hi, What was the exact issue with the Swift LT? I do really well with that mask. I can see issues if your nares are very thin and long. But if they are oval or round, there should be a solution for the leaking. I use Lansinoh on the pillows to help get a good seal. I also found that if I add a litt...
by hiker0001
Fri Oct 30, 2009 5:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Issues Finding a Mask
Replies: 6
Views: 1001

Issues Finding a Mask

Hi, My first post but I've been lurking for a while. I've been on CPAP now for two months and have made great progress. I have learned how to breath through my nose, reduce congestion using nasal irrigation, and have gotten used to the hurricane up my nose. However, one thing I continue to struggle ...