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Thank you! So soap and water is pretty much ok? I was thinking i needed something more potent in the tube
Well I came down with the flu and dr said to take off the CPAP for a few days as I have mild sleep apnea and coughing against the pressure was annoying me to the point i couldn't sleep. Anyone else deal with that when they are sick?
Also, now I am wondering about supercleaning everything that Ive touched! Before I was only rinsing the tubing with water water weekly, rinsing the humidifier chamber weekly and cleaning my mask everyday with Dove soap. I dont want pneumonia!
Should I be using vinegar or something stronger for the tubing?
Hmmm wonder why the techs ask....are you a mouth breather? I say yes...they say ok - no nose pillows for you. Hm chin strap? WHere do I get that? Does it work?
i started developing a pressure sore at top of my nose so i cut a piece of a soft cloth and put in on the bridge - that seems to help.
HOWEVER...... the past 2 days I have been in incredible pain from trying to burp an expel gas in anyway possible. Its 2am here and I should be asleep but im trying to walk or move to alleviate this gas that I feel inside. HELP!! i dont know all the lingo but my setting is 10 with a 5 ramp?
And lastly, i feel like my fingers are also bloated and somewhat stiff in the morning. Never had anything like that before and no other health issues.
Thank you so very much for feedback. 3 days into it now and finally last night I slept (maybe from pure exhaustion) about 5 hours without issues. I am a mouth breather so they said no nose pillow masks for me. However, I am allowed 2 try to more masks within 30 days per my insurance. I think I am definitely going to look into the mask pads to see if they work. My face tends to be oily and I rarely (i know this is so bad) take my makeup off at night.
I read the "newbie post" but didn't see anything on there about this. I am 2 days into wearing my CPAP. Please tell me it gets better!!!! I toss a lot and the mask seems like it doesn't get a good suction and then makes vibrating noises on my face. When I get up finally in the morning.....I feel like I have had someone blow into my chest and mouth for hours like my breath is taken away....its a weird sensation to feel and hard to explain other than that. Honestly, I feel more exhausted right now than ever before! I keep it on but am definitely not comfortable all night.....
This is the mask I have which I wore on the 2nd sleep study to be fitted. http://www.thecpapshop.com/fisher-paykel-simplus-full-face-mask-with-headgear.
Jessica
