3 hours ago
RE: How much effort should be really going into each breath?
A few quick thoughts.
Do try Flonase, but be aware that it can take about two weeks to kick in.
And you might benefit from setting your machine up outside your bedroom and using during the day or evening while you read, watch TV, or use your devices. This could really help you get used to the experience of breathing comfortably with CPAP.
About Dave's excellent recommendation for pressure settings -- It's a little counterintuitive, but pressure that are too low can feel as though they're too high, just because you have to labor to get enough air.
I second Dave's recommendation about your pressure settings.
Do try Flonase, but be aware that it can take about two weeks to kick in.
And you might benefit from setting your machine up outside your bedroom and using during the day or evening while you read, watch TV, or use your devices. This could really help you get used to the experience of breathing comfortably with CPAP.
About Dave's excellent recommendation for pressure settings -- It's a little counterintuitive, but pressure that are too low can feel as though they're too high, just because you have to labor to get enough air.
I second Dave's recommendation about your pressure settings.
