I just started cpap therapy and have the Dreamwear Nasal (not nasal pillows). It is very comfortable and I hope I can get it to work. I frequently sleep on my side. Does anyone have tips for making it work without leaks when sleeping on my side? Seems to get louder and sometimes sounds like air leaking. Maybe I don’t have the straps tight enough.
Thanks
Dreamwear Nasal and side sleeping
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Re: Dreamwear Nasal and side sleeping
Find your model on youtube and watch three or four videos about fitting and adjusting.
One tip for side-sleepers, is to place your face near the edge of the pillow so that the mask "hangs" over the edge and isn't smushed into the pillow.
For good spine and hip health, side-sleepers should also place a small pillow between their knees.
Re: Dreamwear Nasal and side sleeping
I find this mask has to be a bit tighter than others to avoid leaks, but not so much that you give yourself a "piggy nose".
I used to sleep in one position all night, but now I have to turn more often. I place a finger under my nose and push up on the mask when I turn to sort of hold it in place and then wiggle it a bit in the final position. It also rides up in the back when I turn over so I usually have to readjust the back strap.
I used to sleep in one position all night, but now I have to turn more often. I place a finger under my nose and push up on the mask when I turn to sort of hold it in place and then wiggle it a bit in the final position. It also rides up in the back when I turn over so I usually have to readjust the back strap.
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Re: Dreamwear Nasal and side sleeping
Try the headgear with arms, this will eliminate the straps from coming up from the back of the head.
Re: Dreamwear Nasal and side sleeping
In case anyone is wondering the Dreamwear headgear with arms is this
https://www.amazon.com/Headgear-DreamWe ... B07YQ9K18S
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/dreamw ... dgear-arms
I have no personal experience with this mask and headgear combination but I have seen reports from people saying it helped resolve mask movement leak issues by quite a bit.
https://www.amazon.com/Headgear-DreamWe ... B07YQ9K18S
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/dreamw ... dgear-arms
I have no personal experience with this mask and headgear combination but I have seen reports from people saying it helped resolve mask movement leak issues by quite a bit.
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Re: Dreamwear Nasal and side sleeping
I have the headgear with arms, but it still rides up.
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Machine: ResMed AirSense™ 10 AutoSet™ CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Mask: DreamWear Nasal CPAP Mask with Headgear |
What you need to know before you meet your DME http://tinyurl.com/2arffqx
Taming the Mirage Quattro http://tinyurl.com/2ft3lh8
Swift FX Fitting Guide http://tinyurl.com/22ur9ts
Don't Pay that Upcharge! http://tinyurl.com/2ck48rm
Taming the Mirage Quattro http://tinyurl.com/2ft3lh8
Swift FX Fitting Guide http://tinyurl.com/22ur9ts
Don't Pay that Upcharge! http://tinyurl.com/2ck48rm
Re: Dreamwear Nasal and side sleeping
I have the headgear with arms and at least for me has solved the problem.
Re: Dreamwear Nasal and side sleeping
Sometimes we just have to remember that what works well for one person doesn't always work out so great for the next person.
That old one man's treasure is another man's trash thing.
That's why I rarely speak in absolutes. Someone will always disagree.
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