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- Tue Nov 02, 2021 12:55 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: What is your biggest CPAP struggle?
- Replies: 32
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Re: What is your biggest CPAP struggle?
CPAP use for 23 years here. I've faced the mask fit issue, and while I would place that as #1, the real story is much worse than just fitting a mask. In the world of CPAP therapy, you must, absolutely must, learn to self-manage. I know that breaks all the rules, but you'll never get the help or resu...
- Wed Jan 15, 2020 1:02 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Can patients safely alter the settings to come up with good results
- Replies: 87
- Views: 12198
Re: Can patients safely alter the settings to come up with good results
Yes. My first settings just felt wrong, so I "hacked" into the machine and changed them. I called my Dr. just to check, and told him what I did. His response? "We LOVE it when our patients do that! Saves so much time!" I've managed my own settings ever since. My only advise would be, don't make big ...
- Wed Jan 15, 2020 12:59 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Philips Dreamwear Nasal Mask...need alternative
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1209
Philips Dreamwear Nasal Mask...need alternative
Greetings from a long-time CPAP user (21 years). My old mask is pretty much done for, and I thought I'd try the above. I sized based on their measurement template, and ordered the medium. I works, but the total volume through it is low. I have to "suck" in on inhale, and force exhale. Pressure was n...