second night

hi there

well I my second night with my cpap and it really is going to take alot to get used to it, I have found that I woke up alot cause the nose part has slipped out and air is blowing everywhere,
I have noticed that my nose is all bloody inside, what should I do about that, I turned up the humitiy last night but started coughing so had to turn it back down
also, I can on make it about 4 hours on the cpap and I found that I take it off , I know I have to keep it on but I just want to sleep,
any help out there what to do
thanks

Hi Flighty,

I'm starting my third week and have had the same problem w/removing the mask in my sleep. I'm averaging about 5 hours and saw the MD on Monday. She was encouraging and says it's pretty normal ... that anything more than 4 hours is pretty good for a beginner. The mask comfort isn't an issue, just that I take it off around 2 am, wake up at 4 am and put it back on. Normal routine is 3 hrs. on, 2 hours off, and 2-3 hours on. She also gave me Neilmed Nasal Wash to try - sounds weird but may be worth a try.

Hang in there, it does get better. Even the 5 hours I get with the mask on is better than the 7 hours I used to get without it.