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by amyjomartin
Mon Dec 19, 2011 10:24 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New Here, but do I really belong?
Replies: 14
Views: 7136

Re: New Here, but do I really belong?

It can take a while to get used to the CPAP. I've been on mine for less than a month. The first week was rough because I wasn't used to having something on my face at night, nor was I used to sleeping on my back (I'm normally a side sleeper, but found that my mask would move around when I slept on m...
by amyjomartin
Tue Dec 13, 2011 3:57 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: gah, nose sores from pillows
Replies: 11
Views: 9293

Re: gah, nose sores from pillows

I have the same problem. The sores are just inside the middle of my nose in both nostrils. I've only been using my CPAP for about 3 weeks, so I'm fairly certain the mask isn't shot yet, but it doesn't seem to be fitting as well, either. Seems to loosen up in the middle of the night and leaks worse a...
by amyjomartin
Thu Dec 08, 2011 3:01 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Steam Clean CPAP Mask & Hose??
Replies: 1
Views: 3143

Steam Clean CPAP Mask & Hose??

Hi, I am new here. I just received my CPAP machine a week ago. I was wondering if anyone has ever tried cleaning their CPAP parts using a steam bag in the microwave. I have used the Medela ones for baby bottles and breast pump parts and they were fantastic! I was just wondering if they may be safe t...