I typically rotate several nasal masks for up to several days at a time...using Eson2, Wisp cushion, Pico and Dreamwear under the nose masks. Last night, I didn't get much sleep...may be a hour or two. Shut down cpap for several hours. This was due to heavy nasal congestion. Took an allergy pill in the evening. Would a FFM work for me...not a mouth breather.
Dave
Full face mask recommended for nasal congestion, but not a mouth breather?
Full face mask recommended for nasal congestion, but not a mouth breather?
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Mask: Eson™ 2 Nasal CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: APAP 95%=11-12 (setup 10-14); Medistrom Pilot-24 Plus battery backup; Pre-CPAP AHI=77 |
Re: Full face mask recommended for nasal congestion, but not a mouth breather?
I have the Dreamwear FFM or the N20 for when I'm too stuffed up to wear the P10 .. I think it'll help you out, worth giving a try ..
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Re: Full face mask recommended for nasal congestion, but not a mouth breather?
A full face mask means you can mouth breathe, or not mouth breathe, and no therapy is lost. It just eliminates one variable - reduced therapy because of mouth breathing. But it also potentially introduces others - some find it harder to get a good seal, require a bit more pressure for the same therapeutic results, and somewhat less comfortable because it's more on your face, and the headgear can bother your neck.
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Re: Full face mask recommended for nasal congestion, but not a mouth breather?
If you're congested, is it possible you have the humidifier on a high setting - or even any setting vs none - and don't need it due to high humidity where you live? Feel free to lower the setting or even not use the thing at all... many don't.