Apnea Mask Hacks
Just a few tips on how to wrangle your CPAP mask for a better nights sleep. www.sleepguide.com www.apneasupport.org www.cpaptalk.com
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Just a few tips on how to wrangle your CPAP mask for a better nights sleep. www.sleepguide.com www.apneasupport.org www.cpaptalk.com
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I use CPAP – My friend has an MDA illness – uses BiPAP. She could not use mask and head gear, I got her a much smaller device to cover her nose & mouth. At the fabric store I got light weight stretchy stuff only 1/4″ wide. Experimented designing her new head straps. Took a little experimentation. But, we came up with a simple system that works great. Now it takes just 20 mins to cut new pieces and hand sew another one. We do this about 3 times a year. Used to hate her machine, FIXED IT
I had NO IDEA that’s what you do for a living!
They’ve said that I could try other kinds but I haven’t known what to ask for.
I’ve been reading about a new device that goes in the mouth instead of on the face and works no matter if your a mouth or nose breather. It’s available in the UK now… here’s hoping they see fit to let us have it too!
oops… lol i see you have the quattro!! have you tried to fisher and paykel forma? or the respironics comfortgel? or the mirage ultra? or did they let you try more than one?
you know i am a respiratory therapist, and i work for a sleep med company. CPAP IS MY JOB!!! you know they have several types of masks… the resmed quattro is a good full face mask. message me if i can help you out some
its totally my job
I didn’t know there was an x-small, I’ll talk to my provider about it.
I often feel the mask is too large so that might be a solution! They told me that my nose and neck are abnormally short for an adult woman so that short nose may be contributing to it now sealing well.
Thanks for the suggestion!
You shouldn’t have to do all that to the Quattro (name of your mask). It’s made to seal really well with having to tighten in to tight, especially with your pressure that low. Ever try an extra small?
I wouldn’t want to start tearing up memory foam, it might be weird and lumpy forever. I’ve learned to just squish it down and tuck it in where ever I need it to be and it stays really well.
I think my pressure is at 10 and the mask is a small.
What pressure are you on? What size mask do you have?
there’s nothing you can reall “do” about it. If you’re doing it in your sleep it’s just something you have to hope you stop doing.
Thanks! The pillow does seem a little “over-full” but I can easily remedy that with a little cushion-gutting!
I found one in the travel section of our Wal-Mart too but it wasn’t as soft ans squishy and lovely at the one I have now.
I hope the pillow helps with your comfort level!
It’s probably going to be rough going until you get used to it but don’t give up!
GOOD LUCK!
I also found the horseshoe pillow at Walmart, but I found it in the travel section for 9 bucks… didn’t have to deal with gutting it either! I’m only on my second day of CPAP, so I’m having a lot of difficulty getting comfortable at night.
Okay…I have heard…”Shush, Wush, and Tush” all in one vid. Your linguistic ability rivals none…..
Subbed!
How could you NOT look sexy, especially with a kitty on your T-shirt? LOL
Hey there. I have a Sleep Apena Machine and in the middle of the night I take it off and don’t remember doing it all. What can I do??? I feel like I am lacking oxgyen when I wear it.
Oooh I will have to try that if I end up with a one of those dang things. lol
Thank you ma;am!
Oh yes…. living/sleeping with Falcon I think I’ve heard it all by now. Ha!
Congrats on getting your machine! I’m anxious to hear how you progress with it!
I got the pillow at Wal-Mart in the pharmacy area near the haircare products. Only $10!
I don’t even care anymore… it’s a pretty good trade-off if you ask me.
Today Falcon drew a finger across one of them and said “Wah happen? GANG FIGHT?!”
The brat!
What I usually do is to put in earbuds and listen to my Zune while I fall asleep… I like sound when I sleep too.
I’ve actually been mulling over a few ideas for designs and it’s just been a matter of getting the fabric and some other supplies I need and putting in the work on them. Hopefully I’ll be able to after Falcon gets back to work.
I’m so used to gearing up that it only takes me a few seconds. More than a few nights it’s umm… had to be taken off for a while then put back on later. No biggie.