[CPAP] xirokx - Therapy Thread

[G. Szabo]

The N30i cushion is gentle on your nose. It is better to start with than trying pillows. Ensure you have access to most of the nosepieces (there are 4). You will need to select the best one for your nose size and shape.
I am not qualified to advise you on post-surgery matters, but tuning down the treatment pressure does not seem to be the right path from a treatment perspective. If your nose cannot tolerate the pressure, you should return to the FF mask.

[xirokx]

The N30i cushion is gentle on your nose. It is better to start with than trying pillows. Ensure you have access to most of the nosepieces (there are 4). You will need to select the best one for your nose size and shape.
I am not qualified to advise you on post-surgery matters, but tuning down the treatment pressure does not seem to be the right path from a treatment perspective.  If your nose cannot tolerate the pressure, you should return to the FF mask.

Thanks so much 

Sure I understand and appreciate what you're saying 

Many thanks

[xirokx]

The N30i arrived earlier today (its written on the packaging) but it did not have four different attachments. Nevertheless, it fit well and I tested it, I set the machine to Pillows and found that if I open my mouth, air leaks through it, if that makes sense...but if my mouth is closed it seemed OK.

I have always been a mouth breather so does this mean I will have to use special tape on mouth to ensure it stays closed to force myself to breathe through my nose? At least for a while I assume whilst I get used to it?

Thank you

[G. Szabo]

You should keep your mouth closed while using it, which can be difficult for a mouthbreather. It would be best to exercise during the daytime with mouth-taping (without the mask) to be accustomed to nasal breathing. The best option is to use mouth taping overnight, too. A soft collar can also help if it is tall enough—also a chin strap (Supplier 37 is strongly suggested)