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It doesn't have to be hot, but the tubing can be set at the temperature you want. It's a nice way to control the humidity in the tubing.
I do notice more leaks as the night goes on. I might try the things you're suggesting to see if that helps. Thanks!
I've been on CPAP almost a month now, but I still am having a lot of problems with mask leaks. I wash my mask regularly and have it about as tight as is comfortable. I get ridges on the sides of my face in the morning as it is. Any other suggestions?
I need a lot of humidity too, and one thing which helped with the water issue is to increase the temperature in your tube (if you have heated tubing). If your room is very cool, without the heating you'll start getting condensation inside the tube. Try increasing the temperature one degree at a time and see if that helps.
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I've only been doing this for a couple weeks now, but I feel like I have a "sleep deficit" if you will. I've been snoring for at least 30 years (according to my husband) and I don't think a couple weeks is going to make up for all that. But I have been sleepy during the day at times lately to the point I want to take a nap, which is unusual for me. I don't take a nap, I just get up and walk around some.
This discussion is making me wonder if I don't breathe deeply enough during the day or something. Do those of you who get the O2 monitor wear it during the day, too?
I tried a lot of things to keep from snoring before I was diagnosed - one of them was using one of those horseshoe shaped travel pillows instead of a regular pillow. That didn't help with the snoring, but it's perfect for using with a CPAP mask! It stays right around your neck and gives support, yet doesn't get in the way of the mask. You can keep it on when you get up at night, or if you don't want to, it's easy to put back on when you get into bed.
Plus one of these is way cheaper and more convenient than those "CPAP pillows" they sell. You can get a travel pillow at any truck stop (which is where I got mine).
Hope this helps someone!
That's per hour, so yeah, it's on average.
I just got my total face mask and last night was MUCH better. Best event score yet!
I had a question: how does the mouth guard keep your mouth shut? Is this something used along with something else? I feel confused.
I just started my CPAP. But my sleep study said I had 14 episodes per hour and now I have 2. That seems pretty significant. Plus I'm not snoring. I'm still having trouble with my eyes and mouth being dry but I guess that happens to everyone? That has been pretty rough at times but there are lots of articles online as to what you can try. Like I said, it's only been a week and a half but it seems as if there's progress. I'm sleeping 6-8 hours a night and I feel fairly good. Some days are better than others.
Honestly, I just don't want to end up in the ER with chest pain again. If being on this thing does that, the difficulties are well worth it.
My sleep dr. told me they have camping machines that are battery powered. Haven't looked it up yet but that might be worth looking into.
