Sometimes feels like there is no pressure

snoozalot · Post by **snoozalot** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 11:40 am

Does anyone else experience this?

When I first start the machine, I feel resistance when I exhale. After a few breaths, it seems that the resistance is totally gone. I have only been using cpap for about a month, and it didn't seem to feel like this in the beginning. Am I just getting used to it now? I am using the Remstar Auto, cflex at 2, pressure 6-10cm.

I just want to be sure that the machine is working properly. I know it is pumping because when I open my mouth air escapes. I'm going to put together a manometer so I can properly test it.

Anyone know how to calibrate the Remstar Auto?

Bob

roztom · Post by **roztom** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 11:45 am

Bob:

Interesting you say that. After 3 weeks when I Step my CPAP down to 5.5 it almost feels like an effort to breath in.

I think I'm getting used to the pressure - at least with my Nasal mask. With the Swift - that's a different story.

Regards,

Tom

BP · Post by BP » Tue Mar 07, 2006 11:52 am

Don't worry everthing is fine, you guys are just getting used to the pressure. At 10 cm I hardly feel the pressure anymore. Your lungs become accustomed to the pressure, which really isn't that much anyway. Unless you have some sort of breathing problem most people adjust quickly.

It's funny, this morning when I first woke up I couldn't tell if I was wearing a mask at all. The Aura (Headrest) is so comfortable, and after over 6 months on cpap I could not feel any pressure at all. Remarkable really how we can adjust. The only thing that still bothers me is machine noise. Not that it's noisy, but I've noticed that change in temperature and hose position effect the sound, which does bother me from time to time.

Congrats, you are adjusting well.

Cheers,
BP

Sergeant Bob · Post by **Sergeant Bob** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 12:20 pm

My Auto Spirit starts out at 12, and often goes to 15.4. When I awaken, I sometimes have to pull the mask away from my face to make sure my machine is working.

snoozalot · Post by **snoozalot** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 1:48 pm

Well, I made a manometer and checked it when I thought the machine wasn't working right. Much to my surprise, the numbers on the manometer and the LCD display on the apap were exactly the same.

So, I guess my original question has been answered...One does get use to the pressure after a while.

Bob