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RE: Been on CPAP therapy for 3 years feel worse than ever
The mask is the issue in some way. There's several aspects:
Strap adjustment and method
Cushion size
Mask style needs to suit you
Other brands or models may fit you better, if needed to look elsewhere
Review the Wiki for mask primer, see if there's any pointers to help:
INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEBSITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
RE: Been on CPAP therapy for 3 years feel worse than ever
(12-12-2024, 01:32 PM)G. Szabo Wrote: Mask selection is tedious and challenging, and everyone has their path.
Que up the misadventures of Frodo marching the ring to Mordor. That is how it is dealing with masks. I have four and sometimes change in the middle of the night if my face or mask isn't cooperating.
4 hours ago (This post was last modified: 4 hours ago by faixapreta. Edited 1 time in total.)
RE: Been on CPAP therapy for 3 years feel worse than ever
Hey Dave!
See last nights chart. Seems like AHI went up. I do remember that my mask came off at some point. Don't know when. I also did tighten the mask a bunch and this morning, under my nose is sore. What's also strange is from 00:12 - 00:15, I don't understand why it looks like I wasn't breathing for 2 mins and 15 seconds, I don't think i'd be alive right now. ?
RE: Been on CPAP therapy for 3 years feel worse than ever
I'm not at all certain on that 2 minute area. I myself had a 90 second Apnea during a 2017 sleep study.
I think it comes back to the mask. Tightening the mask until it's uncomfortable equals it's the wrong mask for you. Going tight typically makes leaks worse, as it'll crush or distort the cushion. Either get a different sized cushion or replace the mask with another brand or model.
INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEBSITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
RE: Been on CPAP therapy for 3 years feel worse than ever
(12-09-2024, 10:40 AM)faixapreta Wrote: Hi, does this screenshot help? Also, I haven't touched my EPR settings. I think they are set currently to auto?
