Issue switching to back and new mask.

I was always a side sleeper 80-90%, back sleeper 10-20% of the night. Due to recent back and hip issues I have found it necessary to sleep on my back. I got an adjustable bed so I can elevate my head and or feet. I also had to get a new mask because the dream wear full face mask which I was using and love does not provide a seal when I am on my back. I've been trying the F20 full face mask and F40 which is similar to the dream wear full face mask. Since I have been sleeping on my back my number of events per hours has shot up from about 0.3-0.6 to over 2, one night it was 4. I think the nights it is lower are when I spend part of my time on my side. It may be a combination of both sleeping on my back and the new mask. When trying a new mask what pressure do you start with, the same as your old mask? Any and all tips are welcome!

It is not necessary to change pressures when you change masks.

I would say that depends. When I tried using a nasal pillow for a little while the pressure I needed was much lower than the dreamware full face mask that goes under the nose but it does not go directly in the nose. My guess is that the pressure needed for a full face that comes up over the bridge of the nose may be even higher.
Has anyone needed higher pressure laying on their back versus their side?

bdancheck wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 08, 2024 9:14 pm

Has anyone needed higher pressure laying on their back versus their side?

Many people's apnea is worse on when they sleep on their back and it is pretty common that more pressure can be required for preventing hypopneas and apneas from occurring when sleeping on your back.