CPAP And Sleep Position Problem

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Westmiguy
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CPAP And Sleep Position Problem

Post by Westmiguy » Wed Nov 06, 2019 7:14 pm

Machine: Resmed Airsense 10 Autoset.

Mask: Resmed Airfit P10 Nasal Pillow

I have noticed that when I lay on my back I seem to have no issues with the CPAP pressure, however when I lay on my side I feel almost like I'm being suffocated. I'm a natural side sleeper and it's very difficult for me to sleep on my back. I wondering if anyone has had an issue like this and how they solved it. I thank you for any advice!

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Pugsy
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Re: CPAP And Sleep Position Problem

Post by Pugsy » Wed Nov 06, 2019 7:27 pm

What pressure are you using?
Using the ramp?
What size nasal pillow?

I side sleep all the time and used the P10 for many years without any issues at all.

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Re: CPAP And Sleep Position Problem

Post by jimbud » Wed Nov 06, 2019 9:20 pm

Are you shoving your face into the pillow? (or anything else)
P10 is a very tightly diffused mask.
I side sleep exclusively and have no problem.

Just a thought.

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Re: CPAP And Sleep Position Problem

Post by D.H. » Thu Nov 07, 2019 8:52 am

I had always been a side sleeper. However, when they were titrating me for the first time I settled on my back. They adjusted the pressure for that and I've been a back sleeper ever since.

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