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New CPAP User - Nasal Pillow Mask Anxiety
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RE: New CPAP User - Nasal Pillow Mask Anxiety
In my experience, masks made a difference. I've been using nasal masks due to more consistently lower CA values.

If a mask is giving you lower values consistently, and you feel better. I would go with that mask.

I could never figure out underlying reasons for this phenomena.
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#12
RE: New CPAP User - Nasal Pillow Mask Anxiety
I have tried many masks; P30i gives me the best results but, it took me several days to get used to it. Stick with what works best for you.
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RE: New CPAP User - Nasal Pillow Mask Anxiety
Thanks, plakky. I’m going to look into that right now.
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RE: New CPAP User - Nasal Pillow Mask Anxiety
KeepingItSimple - the price for the Dreamwear headgear on Amazon is very reasonable.  (Horizontal hair part or ponytail to hold down strap and/or "vet wrap" adhesive bandage  also are additional "helps" for the sliding-up issue). Good luck!!
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RE: New CPAP User - Nasal Pillow Mask Anxiety
The sliding up is fixed with headgear with arms. Just search Amazon for that and it does not slip up.


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