[Equipment] DiabolikalDeux - Therapy Assistance

[SarcasticDave94]

I'd say the 2 thin pillows wasn't it. Is it possibly the position you're sleeping in?

The therapy comparing your legitimate complaint with breathing almost sounds like needing more pressure. There seems to be a restriction in the airway.

[DiabolikalDeux]

I tired sleeping on my side, my right side is usually better, but then it got my legs moving and my skin itching. Funny enough, I did actually feel a bit of relief when I placed the second pillow back, but the thing is, even with a high pressure like 11, I still am having problems breathing, the congestion barely recedes and I just feel suffocated and then seem to get a high AHI like in the last screenshot I posted.

[Dormeo]

I'm uncertain why you are trying to breathe through your problematic nose while using a full-face mask. Can you try switching to mouth-breathing?

Here are some masks to consider if you want to try using the machine during the day or evening; all of them accommodate eyeglasses.

https://www.cpapnation.com/collections/b...QYXXrpKAbH

[SarcasticDave94]

I have COPD and I'm always mouth breathing FWIW. Dormeo has a great point. Full face mask allows you the choice to mouth breathe with a minimal penalty.

[DiabolikalDeux]

re Dormeo, because of dry mouth, which somehow happens even with the ClimateLine getting rainout. And even breathing through my mouth is a chore with the mask on and pressure up, it feels like only 10 percent of the air gets into the back compared to when I don't have the mask on. And I have tried comparing the two states.

[SarcasticDave94]

Have you had either a pulmonary or ENT check into this breathing restriction complaint? Is this only on CPAP, while trying to sleep, or always?

[Dormeo]

You might try Xylimelt for dry mouth.