Obstructive Sleep Apnea Recurs Quickly When CPAP Withdrawn Laurie Barclay, MD August 11, 2011 — Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) recurs quickly when continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is withdrawn, according to the results of a randomized controlled trial reported online August 10 in the Ameri...

Couple things for thought: While I'm glad to hear that you've been offered more than one mask to try, keep in mind that most DMEs will replace your mask free of charge within the first 30 days of you using it. Perhaps you have the correct size mask, but not the correct mask for your face. Very, very...

skipperT, Welcome! Learning more about your therapy will do nothing but positive things for you. Emilia had already pointed you to the CPAP Wiki: a valuable & plentiful resource. You can also use the search box at the top to search for threads on your mask, machine, etc. For instance, if you search ...

cflame1, Interesting that you bring that up; I've heard a number of opinions that came to the same conclusion around the Activa. Correct me if I'm wrong, but no one wants to ratchet down the headgear straps if they can get a good seal with a looser fit! Besides the above, what does the Activa provid...

pearlr, Welcome! There's no lack of answers and opinions around here... you've come to the right place! I am concerned that the entire reason for getting a CPAP mask is getting defeated if he's not getting a restful nights sleep . While he is getting frustrated ; he's still not ready to give up ( YE...

Different seals for regular CPAP use certainly deserve further exploration, considering (to your point, archangle), there are a number of products that currently require adhesive to skin contact on a daily basis and have had success.

Lots and lots of great ideas - many thanks, as always!

Jeanette, I'm so sorry for your loss. The hurt runs deep. Stephen is right - and there's scientific evidence to prove it - that our pets have a profound influence on our psychological and physical well-being, and us on theirs. Ditto, re: my cat from childhood, who died when I was 23. It was my first...

archangle, I like your ideas surrounding different kinds of seals - if masks were anywhere as annoyingly sticky as cling wrap, I suspect many problems would be solved. (I can't even begin to describe some of my personal battles trying to put leftovers away...) The primary concern would then become m...

McSleepy, Thanks for the info on neoprene. While it's not used in any of Sleepnet's headgear, I'd still be interested in any outstanding experiences. Your point about contamination carries a lot of weight, and serves to highlight the importance of consumer education and manufacturer disclosure. I'd ...

(Opted to break this up instead of posting a dissertation.) Stormynights, Fair pricing must be a priority - for the manufacturer, the distributor, and the patient. Most masks fall somewhere in the $75-$150 range (although we know this can vary GREATLY), and many individuals that either choose to or ...

nanwilson, You're story......!!! Oh my goodness - an EXCELLENT example of the need for quick-release clips. PS. Glad your mask lived to see another day! Hope you got some good sleep last night...... howkim, Thanks for your input on the quick-release placements. I think obstacles such as the one you ...

chunkyfrog, That's a really interesting paradigm. I would imagine there would still be surprises with pressure points and sealing, but to your point, perhaps total mis-fits and flunks could be eliminated, starting the user out with a better set-up and eliminating expensive, barely used masks. robysu...

Good point about the reassembly, Janknitz. There's no need to piece together a space shuttle every night before bed.

Less to lose, break, mis-fit, or end up as the family pet's new favorite toy...

tattooyu,

The idea of some connection between thyroid nodules and OSA is interesting... I'll keep an eye out for articles.

Just wanted to let you know that you've got one more person crossing their fingers for you.

Best to you and your family,
Jess

Happy Monday everyone, With well over 50 mask choices on the market and rapidly growing, the list of features and options has become quite extensive. Many would agree that the mask is the key to successful therapy. For your preferential mask(s), which features are most important to you? Please feel ...