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by SteveNJ51
Sun Dec 07, 2014 6:29 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Frustrated CPAP User
Replies: 16
Views: 4388

Re: Frustrated CPAP User

Success, success, success. I was refitted with a Mirage Swift II Nasal Pillow Mask with Head Gear on Friday. The old gear as I mentioned before just did not fit right. Chicago Granny I purchased the padded neck collar like you suggested. I also bought Penetene Oral Gel for dry mouth. I slept like a ...
by SteveNJ51
Sat Nov 29, 2014 8:34 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Frustrated CPAP User
Replies: 16
Views: 4388

Re: Frustrated CPAP User

Granny, my pressure setting was 15 but it was blowing the mask and pillows off after ramp up. I was told by someone who works at a sleep center to drop that to10 then increase it slightly over time until I hit something that works. I'm At 12 right now but the main concern is to cure the dry mouth an...
by SteveNJ51
Sat Nov 29, 2014 8:14 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Frustrated CPAP User
Replies: 16
Views: 4388

Re: Frustrated CPAP User

Thanks all. I ordered the padded neck collar as recommended above. I was thinking about that as I can't stand the chin straps either. I hope that works for me? I also bought the biotene mouth rinse for dry mouth. I will keep the dialogue open and I hope you all keep an eye out on this post. I really...
by SteveNJ51
Fri Nov 28, 2014 4:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Frustrated CPAP User
Replies: 16
Views: 4388

Frustrated CPAP User

I have a Resmed Autosense 10 machine and have been struggling with it for 2 months. First the full face mask leaked, and leaked, and leaked. I was then fitted with a medium nasal pillow. Problem with that is my left nostril hurt like I had a blind pimple in it. the pain would go away a few days afte...