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by dob1980
Sat Apr 30, 2011 8:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Struggling Mightily with Masks
Replies: 14
Views: 2338

Re: Struggling Mightily with Masks

I'll have to check that out. I'm reluctant to use the tape as I'm very sensitive to the adhesive used in them. Even a band-aid will mark up my skin for a week after use.

Is the Resperonics Premium chin strap the kind that thrusts your jaw backwards towards the neck, or up towards the nose?
by dob1980
Sat Apr 30, 2011 4:02 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Struggling Mightily with Masks
Replies: 14
Views: 2338

Re: Struggling Mightily with Masks

So many options. But good to know for sure. The hybrid looks really cool. If I could just keep my mouth somewhat closed I think things would be a lot better. Right my jaw just falls wide open and throws everything out of whack. Do people really tape up their mouths? Wouldn't the adhesive irritate th...
by dob1980
Sat Apr 30, 2011 11:36 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Struggling Mightily with Masks
Replies: 14
Views: 2338

Re: Struggling Mightily with Masks

Thanks all for the responses. I'll definitely get something to fit on my nose, but even then, it doesn't help the tight straps on my neck. I will definitely see if the Respironics FitLife is something my doctor will go with. After that, I don't know . . . Maybe discuss with him a nasal mask and some...
by dob1980
Sat Apr 30, 2011 10:43 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Struggling Mightily with Masks
Replies: 14
Views: 2338

Re: Struggling Mightily with Masks

Thanks for the reply. Believe me when I say I have tried all your suggestions regarding the adjustment of straps. A nice, relaxed fit works as long as my mouth stays shut. But it seems like as my jaw and mouth open up, the contours of my face b/c quite odd, and difficult for the mask to fit. Tighten...
by dob1980
Sat Apr 30, 2011 9:59 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Struggling Mightily with Masks
Replies: 14
Views: 2338

Struggling Mightily with Masks

I have searched and read this forum for a couple of hours, but haven't really found a solution to all the issues I'm encountering. Any help or advice is appreciated. Prescribed Resmed VPAP S series 8, 20/12 IPAP/EPAP. The mask the DME supplier set me up with was a Phillips Comforblue Gel Full. It of...
by dob1980
Wed Apr 20, 2011 3:57 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How do you change the settings on a ResMed VPAP S?
Replies: 11
Views: 11230

Re: How do you change the settings on a ResMed VPAP S?

Thanks pugsy. That was exactly what I needed
by dob1980
Wed Apr 20, 2011 3:16 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How do you change the settings on a ResMed VPAP S?
Replies: 11
Views: 11230

Re: How do you change the settings on a ResMed VPAP S?

Having the same issue. The doctor is out until next week, and the pressure is just overwhelming me. I take the mask off in the middle of the night and can't get a restful sleep. How do I turn the pressure down?