I take mine off in my sleep. Do you know of any tricks to keep it on?
This is something normal and happens to everyone who wears cpap. Sometimes it is because you have to cough, sneeze or something like that and without even waking you will remove it. Keep trying to keep it on. It is more important to keep it on and keep using it than to give up on it.
Good Luck.
I have sleep apnea ans use it during my sleep
You’re probably going to have to modify how you sleep. Have you tried sleeping on your side? This should allow the mask to stay on better. Most people find that they have to use is on their back, slightly sat up.
Why are you on CPAP? Do you have to use it all night?
Hi all. My husband was recently put on a fullface cpap mask for his sleep apnea (mask goes over mouth and nose). He was fitted for it and he wears a medium. He wears it maybe 5 minutes and it starts making a "farting" noise. He says he adjusts it quite a few times but there’s always a spot that doesnt fit right and that’s where the air leaks, therefor starting the fart/squeal sounds. Does anyone know how to correct this or if there’s a better mask? The current one is a breathright i think. It has a gel lining around the mask also.
thanks
How’s the nose pads work? I’ve heard of them. The reason he needs the full face one is, he’s a mouth snorer. We’ve tightened straps, moved the forehead guard, nothing helps.
there are several different sizes and styles to fit a variety of facial shapes and sizes. The company that supplied the c-pap machine should have a respiratory technician to help him adjust it so it fits properly. Give them a call.
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I haven’t heard of it directly causing it, but having it could cause stress or clenching of facial muscles, which could lead to it.
You could find a sleep clinic in your area that is familiar with TMJ and talk to them about it.
I typed "CPAP causing TMJ" into Goodsearch and found a few pages of sleep clinics that also treat TMJ.
Until now(your question) I have never heard of the problem from any of the people I know with CPAPs and VPAPs.
If you are diagnosed with Sleep Apnea and are a CPAP or Bi-PAP user then you should try the PAPillow Double Edge pillow. This pillow can help you stay compliant and get the sleep you need. A standard bed pillow, can push the mask off center and cause leakage. Pressure point soreness often occurs
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Can the mask eventually open up the airway overtime without using it anymore? I feel a little bit better and sometimes I feel like i dont have to use it.
In general, no. It merely supports the airway and does not change it in any way. But then I don’t know anything about you or your type of sleep apnea so I can only surmise that most patients improve on CPAP therapy but will always need it.
If you were extremely obese and lost a lot of weight the sleep apnea could improve but otherwise not likely. It would be best to ask your pulmonologist about it. He/she would know your particular case and what the chances might be.
God bless.
The American Sleep Apnea Association identifies CPAP therapy as the most common treatment for sleep apnea. CPAP therapy works by preventing the airway from closing during sleep. It is administered at bedtime through a nasal or facial mask held in place by velcro straps around the patients head. The
we have been to the dr to be fitted for a mask 4 times now and no luck! she has a very small nose!dr said shes to young and surgery
Have you checked at www.respironics.com? I work in medical supplies and I know that is a vendor we get some cpap supplies from. I know they do have a line of pediatric masks and they may do custom orders as well. Good Luck!
