When I travel, I use Provent which my Doctor has prescribed. They are flat and easy to use. That are a little costly to use at home when I have CPAP. Provent is a FDA approved treatment for Sleep Apnea. I found them while desperate to find something I could use when I travel without having to drag the CPAP along.
Thanks for the invitation. It doesn't seem to be available to watch in the States. I would love to see it if you hear that it is available through another resource.
Welcome to MyApnea.Org! I am happy you are finding useful information on this site. It is a wonderful resource.
So true that when you don't feel well, you can't be your best self and the little things become big things very quickly! Just acknowledging that alone will help you take a step back and take a breath! Thanks, Ruby!
I suggest looking at something like "snugz mask liners" or "Pad A Cheek" which will reduce the friction of any mask you may use.
Check out "Pad a Cheek" or "Snugz Mask Liners" to help keep the mask from rubbing.
Melatonin is very natural and helpful for getting to sleep and staying asleep. There are different forms of Melatonin. There is a brand that is time released throughout the night. Melatonin will quiet my mind which helps me to fall asleep more quickly. I would encourage you to visit a health food store which I seem to trust more and try out different brands and dosage amounts until you discover what works best for you.
It sounds like your brother should be tested for sleep apnea. The burning is probably caused by acid reflux but that does not mean there is also not something else like sleep apnea which could be deadly if untreated going on. Please encourage his medical team to order that testing.
Wow! Thanks for sharing this information! I have heard of it but love the video explanation!
Great tip! It is so easy for patients to miss this if they are not self advocating. I have used several masks with the magnetic clips and have loved them but I don't have those issues that you bring a word of caution about.
