I was really hoping to get some advice. I’ve been trying to get back into CPAP (on day 5 now) after a long break, and I’m struggling with a couple of specific things.
Placement of machine
I’m not entirely sure how to setup the CPAP machine, currently I have it on the floor next to my side of the bed. The issue is that when I’m laying on my back, there is a slight pulling of the mask and tubing towards the ground.
I think I remembered last time I tried to put it on my bedside dressed but it was similar, as the longer tube sagged down in the space between my dresser and bad.
I’ve put a picture of my current setup for reference. I would love some advice on how to fix this issue.
Minor mask leaks
The second thing that I’m having issues with is minor mask links. I currently use the nasal pillow mask, and sleep on my back. There is a small amount of air that usually leaks out of the top left, so it is blowing a small amount of air on my skin underneath my eye. This makes it a harder to relax. I’ve tightened the straps and this seems to have helped a little bit, but it still occurred last night.
My data says the mask leakage is ‘normal’ and I called the person who tracks my data and when I asked if I had mask leaks he said ‘nah not really’. Honestly I don’t even know if I’m just imagining it, if it’s the air that’s coming out of the main export area and just feels like it’s a leak, or if it’s normal and I should just get used to it.
I'd really appreciate any advice people have. Thanks guys!