Sleep Study Report Question

[KSMatthew]

Keep on top of your mask supplier/fitter. It took me 3(?) before I found one that worked.

[JoLyn]

Keep on top of your mask supplier/fitter.  It took me 3(?) before I found one that worked.

I'm with Kaiser here in California and basically, they have done well by me. However, I have had problems with this mask business! I first went to a class with about 8 people then was sent home with a wrist thingy with a lead which was stickied to my chest plus an oximeter. The results of that were severe obstructive sleep apnea. Then I did two 8 night home studies ... the first one was with a nasal mask which was sort of okay but I failed to meet the requirements (not enough hours) so had to repeat the study. The next one was with a full face mask which I didn't like at all. It just didn't fit properly. I did meet the requirements of this study though so received my own machine. I was supposed to get a pillow mask at that point but didn't. They sent a full face. So that is where I am at right now. This past Friday I was told they sent an Urgent order to Apria to have an AirFit P10 delivered. This is the third time someone has told me I would get my correct mask. It's been a bit frustrating!

I just hope the pillow mask works well for me because I have never used one before. I will be calling Apria in the morning to see if they really did receive the urgent order!!! :-)

[KSMatthew]

I've never tried a full face mask.

Nasal masks cover your nose, and nasal pillows inflate into your nostrils. 

Everyone has a differently shaped face and nose, so you probably have to try a few.  Don't be shy about asking to change.  It's too bad you are having to wait like this.

[JoLyn]

Everyone has a differently shaped face and nose, so you probably have to try a few.  Don't be shy about asking to change.  It's too bad you are having to wait like this.

So far the pillow is the only one I haven't tried. Hopefully soon!

[KSMatthew]

Even different brands of the same style will fit differently.

Good luck!

And once you find a mask that works, you can mail order replacements. Depending on your HMO coverage, that might save you some money next time.