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I recently switched from a nasal mask with mouth tape (P10 in April, then N30i more recently), to a full face mask (Resmed F40), which I think is the cause of the differences. I never got through a full night with the nasal masks, it would always end up removed. But the charts looked much better. For example, here are some charts from the beginning of July, where I was using my N30i with mouth tape. I also never had positional apnea with either of those masks.
I sleep more with the F40, but the charts seem worse. Maybe it's because I'm no longer mouth taping, but I didn't think I'd need to with a FFM.
Wow! Everything in your therapy was better with the nasal pillows mask and tape. It might be hard, but I strongly suggest you try the pillows mask again. Some people tape the mask to their face so they will notice if they reach up to take it off.
Another thing to consider is that you were using pressure too low for your needs. That may have been a big part of your discomfort and in your removing your mask.
If it were me I'd return to a nasal pillows mask to achieve better therapy, but of course, it is up to you. Best of luck!
Thanks for all the help, as recommended, I switched back to the P10 + mouth tape combo, and for roughly the past week, I was able to get through the entire night with the mask on. I think the bottom straps for the full face mask was so tight to control leaks that it was pushing my jaw back and causing positional apneas.
However, I'm waking up multiple times per night, and am pretty tired, it doesn't feel like I'm sleeping well. My first full night with it, I slept the whole night and woke up feeling good, but I haven't had a good night since then.
Attached are my last 3 nights. The 2024-08-03 chart is short, since I woke up and was unable to fall back asleep.
Is this just because I'm not used to sleeping with it, or are you able to tell if it is something related to my therapy?
Your therapy looks good. I think you just need to give it more time. You slept nice and long your first night, plenty long your second, and then not enough the third. You are keeping your mask on and improving. Adjusting to a different mask takes time for loads of people. Keep it up and don't be discouraged!
