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Thank you, snuzyQ, for the detailed presentation of how you adjusted to the machine!
Thanks, Sierra. I was thinking the dental appliance might be a reasonable alternative. I already use an upper and lower night guard so I'm used to plastic in my mouth. However, since I side and stomach sleep primarily, I wasn't sure whether jaw position would be central to the issue, and therefore whether a dental appliance would help. Yes, I'm hoping one of the dentists might reply as well.
I think my main issue might be nasal constriction and/or congestion. I don't have a left or right-specific restriction when I inhale, but pulling out on my nostrils definitely improves air flow on both sides. Seems to me CPAP/APAP would be more likely to help that than a dental appliance. Simpler might be Breathe Right strips; I just bought some to try out and see whether they help.
I'm trying to decide whether to be fitted for a mask for a CPAP machine. My homestudy AHI by a sleep doctor was 11.7/hour. I start my nights sleeping on my side and later sleep some on my stomach, some on my side. I very rarely sleep on my back: once every few weeks, I may find myself on my back when I wake up. Will I see much benefit with a 11.7 AHI, and will any of the masks work okay for side and stomach sleeping?
