Newbie here and side sleeper
Re: Newbie here and side sleeper
Whomever gave you the wrong sized mask should replace it for free. Manufacturers have a return progrAm in order to allow you to return masks in the first 30 days (per mask) and find one that works best for you. Take it back.
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Re: Newbie here and side sleeper
I too am a side sleeper and like chunkyfrog I like soft pillows to snuggle in (I use a latex foam pillow). I just went from a nasal mask to the Airfit F10 with no issues. I love it!
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Re: Newbie here and side sleeper
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Re: Newbie here and side sleeper
I'm also a side sleeper, ResMed Swift FX here, works well for me. The last couple of months my sleep reports have shown 0 on the 95% leaks stat, and I haven't been awakened by leaks very much at all. The leak data graph shows a few spikes, nearly all below 20...anyways, you don't need to know the details.
I also use this pillow:
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/double ... -cpap.html
I think the above pillow is good for side sleepers because it's a little higher than some. That gives your head the extra support that it needs when you're sleeping on your side.
Anyways, if you can use nasal pillow masks, I think that they tend to fare better for side sleepers...and I'm an "active sleeper", move around a lot when I'm sleeping, and my mask still seems to hang in there *smile*.
I also use this pillow:
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/double ... -cpap.html
I think the above pillow is good for side sleepers because it's a little higher than some. That gives your head the extra support that it needs when you're sleeping on your side.
Anyways, if you can use nasal pillow masks, I think that they tend to fare better for side sleepers...and I'm an "active sleeper", move around a lot when I'm sleeping, and my mask still seems to hang in there *smile*.
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| Machine: ResMed AirSense™ 10 AutoSet™ CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
| Mask: ResMed AirFit N30 Nasal CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Re: Newbie here and side sleeper
I used the Mirage Liberty and it was comfortable. I am a total side sleeper. Now use the WISP. It is even better than the Liberty, but the Liberty was a good full face alternative. I started with the Quatro Full Face, but it would move around too much when I was on my side.
Re: Newbie here and side sleeper
RogerSC I have that pillow and I am trying to figure out the best way to use it.
Dav6406 I was looking at that mask also. Still comtemplating it.
I love all the help. Thank you.
Dav6406 I was looking at that mask also. Still comtemplating it.
I love all the help. Thank you.



