I had a sleep study done and I have mild to moderate sleep apnea. My CPAP machine will get here tomorrow. I’m not looking forward to all the cleaning it takes.
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I have one @77nick77 it’s really hard to get used to sleeping in one as it quite tight on the face, although it does blow cold air in… But you do get used to it - are you getting the Phillips one? I’m over 310ibs so fat, I heard it does improve if you lose weight?
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I don’t know what kind it is.
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You could invest in a cleaning unit like SoClean. Sanitizes the hose which is the most cumbersome to clean.
I’ve been on CPAP therapy for about 15 years. I go through phases where I use it religiously and other times it sits collecting dust. It helps but does take some getting used to.
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My husband uses a CPAP machine at night and what has worked for us is to always use distilled water at all times and we wipe the mask down with a little rubbing alcohol once a week. This method has worked for us for 7 years now.
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I sold mine. I couldn’t get used it. I’m on the look for one that’s more comfortable.
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I stopped using my So clean to clean mine I started to have a side effect of difficulty in Breathing when I used my So clean to clean my mask hose and machine once I stopped using the So Clean my Breathing improved and got better still have breathing issues from time to time feels like I am breathing from my upper chest below my neck instead of my Lungs. I clean mine when it starts to smell funky with CPAP cleaning wipes also heard people use vinegar to clean their mask and humidifier that it’s supposed to kill like 83 percent bacteria and germs but don’t like the smell of vinegar makes me sick. The best cleaning method I found for me is using CPAP mask wipes harsh cleaners like bleach ruins the mask and Lysol same thing ruins the mask material. I hate having Severe Sleep apnea and having to wear a mask every night to get enough air and if I don’t well, I really have severe breathing issues I know because I went without using my CPAP for a week and had difficulty in Breathing for 6 weeks it was really awful my mom said I could of Died that was how bad it got. I had to walk around constantly to catch my Breath and sit leaning in at the Kitchen table that kind of helped me to catch a good deep breath and had to sit straight up in the bed to sleep if I got any sleep at all which I didn’t not very much mien is so severe according to a Lung Doctor I went and seen he said I was the worst case of patients he seen in all his career that had sleep apnea he said it was way beyond Severe so wearing a CPAP mask is very important not to scare you or anything with what I said about having breathing issues when I don’t wear my mask I couldn’t then though because I was sick with a viral infection in my sinuses and absolutely couldn’t wear it then but Now I wear it 99 percent of the time every night just wish it wasn’t so constrictive I wear a full face mask and every morning I have lines on my face where the strap marks were from my headgear I tighten my mask or loosen it I have the same problem. Anyone have any ideas on what I can do or wear instead of a full-face mask, and I am a mouth breather so the nose cannula would not work for me neither would the nasal pillow mask.
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My husband breathes only through his mouth and he hates the full face mask but his doctor said there is no alternative. His straps also create lines on his face and he is convinced he is losing his hair on the top of his head because of the straps that go completely over his head. However, the CPAP is a lifesaver for him.
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it’s a lifesaver for me too one time I went to see my hematologist and the nurse asked what was wrong with my face because I had strap marks on my face why she even felt she had to mention it I don’t know I thought it was rude to bring it up since it can’t be helped I just told her Thats the price I have to pay to be able to breath and that I do have severe apnea like she didn’t know already I just don’t like things being brought to my attention and brought up its none of anyone’s business I have to do what I have to do to breathe and if it leaves strap marks it is what it is I have no other choice but to continue to wear my full CPAP mask with headgear. I just wish there were other options for me for my severe Osa but unfortunately that’s not the case I am a mouth breather so anything that goes over my nose wouldn’t work at all the air would just go right back out my mouth and inspire scares me I don’t want no implants either that sounds dangerous.so I am stuck with this cumbersome full face mask I have gotten used to it somewhat but not completely still sometimes I feel like I am smothering or cant breathe even with the mask on.
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