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by gfarinas75
Thu Sep 03, 2020 7:23 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Switched from a nose mask to a full mask
Replies: 4
Views: 1013

Re: Switched from a nose mask to a full mask

You can still breathe through your nose even with the full face mask if you want to. Nothing stopping you. You don't just HAVE to only breathe through your mouth. The reason I need to start breathing through my mouth is because I have developed nasal polyps, so they restrict the airway through my n...
by gfarinas75
Thu Sep 03, 2020 6:17 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Switched from a nose mask to a full mask
Replies: 4
Views: 1013

Switched from a nose mask to a full mask

I just switched from a nose mask to a full mask. My question is the transition hard? I’m used to just using the CPAP breathing through my nose. Now I’ll be using it breathing through my mouth. Will the transition be a little hard at first? Will it take some getting used to?
by gfarinas75
Wed Sep 02, 2020 12:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Using a CPAP with having nasal polyps
Replies: 5
Views: 1045

Re: Using a CPAP with having nasal polyps

What do you mean? Please explain if you can.
by gfarinas75
Wed Sep 02, 2020 11:01 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Using a CPAP with having nasal polyps
Replies: 5
Views: 1045

Re: Using a CPAP with having nasal polyps

I was thinking about that. How is the adjustment from a nose to a full mask?
by gfarinas75
Wed Sep 02, 2020 8:13 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Using a CPAP with having nasal polyps
Replies: 5
Views: 1045

Using a CPAP with having nasal polyps

Hello, I’ve been using a CPAP for years now. Recently I’ve been having trouble sleeping. Come to find out, I have nasal polyps that restrict the air flow in my nose. When I try to sleep and start to doze off, I start to feel pressure in my mouth. Then I have open my mouth and release the air. This d...