Tips for Keeping Mask On

thomzeyl · Post by **thomzeyl** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 9:23 pm

Well, I've been on CPAP for about 1 1/2 years. Frustratingly I wake up nightly with the mask off. Don't remember taking it off. Have had my pressure increased to 9 from 7, to no avail (after analysis)

I'm using a Resmed Elite S8, Aussie tube, and Aura/Twilght pillows OR Swift Mirage Nasal Pillows while traveling (no difference )

Any tips or thoughts?

bdp522 · Post by **bdp522** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 9:48 pm

When using the aura/twilight pillows, try Rested Gals pantyhose strap. It will make it just a bit more difficult to remove the mask.

Here are a bunch of links for the mask;
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When using the swift try using a piece of tape over one of the side straps. This might cause just enough discomfort when pulled to remind you to leave it on.

Brenda[/quote]

ready2sleep · Post by **ready2sleep** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 11:26 pm

I hope someone can help me as well. I seem to be having the same problem, my mask is a F&P 431. I have no idea when I take the mask off, but I believe I must be getting rainout and thats why I take it off. When the mask does last the whole night, and I wake up in the morning, my mask and face are all wet, any suggestions or help??? Thanks in advance.

ready2sleep · Post by **ready2sleep** » Wed Jan 24, 2007 11:27 pm

Oh, I almost forgot my pressure is at 10, if that matters. Also, I dont have a leak problem usually

bdp522 · Post by **bdp522** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 5:31 am

What is the humidifier set on? Rain out is from too much moisture. If you are using the HH turn it down and see if it helps. A hose cover (comfortsleeve.com) will help. If you keep your room very cool you may need the Aussie heated hose.

Brenda

laurie2025 · Post by **laurie2025** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 6:42 am

My semi-solution for rainout was to turn the humidity down to it's lowest level, use the aussie heated hose, cover that with another hose cover (comfort sleeve I think is the name), and to raise the overnight temperature in our house by 1 degree. All of those combined has ceased 99% of the rainout I was getting.
Good luck, I hope it works for you.

thomzeyl · Post by **thomzeyl** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 9:08 pm

Thought of two things and tried both-they work

1. The strings that some people use to keep their glasses hanging on their chest when they don't wear them. I put them on the top restraining strap of the mask (the one that loops closed with velcro) They hung under my chin loosely and I put them behind my ears. That way if I try to flip off the mask in my sleep, it catches the mask, and I wake up......

2. The second is basically a variant of the above. I also fashioned a neck loop from medical gauze, commonly called "Kling" which is stretchy ( the kind you would use to secure a 2x2' or 4x4" gauze pad to your leg). It can be bought in any medical supply store, and commonly comes in 4" X 4 feet lengths. It's soft and can be folded as you want. I looped it as above. It can also be used instead of panty hose (as directed by Rested Gal) for those who have panty-hose phobia!

cpapqueen · Post by **cpapqueen** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 1:38 pm

use the tiara topaz chin strap. Put it on after you have already put the mask on.