I LOVE LOVE my N30!Brad S wrote: ↑Tue Aug 09, 2022 10:04 amHello and thank you for asking.
I will get through this but I am having a difficult time adjusting.
I am averaging just over 2:30 per night. Last night I made it an hour and 20 before I sort of freaked out. For whatever reason, I wake up thinking I can't breathe. I was in a weird place last night I guess. On the verge of a panic attack, I have so many thoughts in my head and I just can't get them to stop some nights. I am usually able to wake up throughout the night and put my mask back on and sleep some more. I don't even realize I am taking it off while I am sleeping. This morning I woke at 5:00 and put my mask on and immediately felt overwhelmed and took it right back off. I think my brain is telling me to breathe and for whatever reason I feel like I am not getting enough air. I know that is not the case I am just having trouble adjusting. I have a oximeter and my levels are 94+ when I am using the machine. My oxygen levels were in the 70's and low 80's during my sleep study. My breathing is slightly labored breathing in and breathing out is even more noticeable. My wife loves her machine and can't understand why I am having trouble breathing.
I use the P10 mask and my doctor prescribed the N30 which is arriving today.
I am very hopeful and willing to keep on trying. I appreciate you checking on me.
How are you doing on your journey? Did you have trouble adjusting?
I feel very lucky that my journey is going so smoothly tho time will tell after I dive into my data after my 1m “compliance “ visit on Thursday.
That said, has someone looked at your OSCAR and settings to help you figure out if something needs tweaking? I only felt it difficult to breathe in when it was in the 15min ramp at 4cm. I turned that down to 5min so I could settle in and jump right in. I find the pressure once it goes to 8 after ramp period makes it much easier to breathe, not harder.
I hope you can find the answer.
I posted Stuart from Bleep video where he shows how he checks his mask. It’s worth looking at so you can feel sure the N30 is on. I do find subtle positioning differences can increase airflow but for the most part I find this mask dreamy.
Good luck!