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Sometimes, when I feel I am having a hard time getting enough air, I will put my mask on ...during the day, and enjoy getting the air.
I have had problems with getting my mask adjusted so that it does not "burp", but not so tight that it leaves marks on my face.
Also, I am a "mouth breather", but do not like the chin strap; it is very claustrophobic to me.
I have had quite a challenge finding the right size for my face. I am now using a small, but the gel mask still seems too long for my face.
I have a very flat but king size feather down pillow, which really does help since I am a "side" sleeper. I cannot see spending the money for a special CPAP pillow, not covered by medicare.
Most of the time now, I can go to sleep "on command" which is amazing since I have had insomnia all my life. How I thank the Lord for this CPAP machine.
It is great that I get new supplies every 3 months including the little filters for the machine. They are covered by Medicare. I even had the "bowl" for the humidifier water replaced once because it started leaking. I can get it replaced every 6 months.....I wonder how many people know u can do that?
I just wish I got more "air" during the day. I have COPD also and just feel like I need more "air" and have trouble breathing at times. I do have inhalers too and a machine for breathing treatments (which I seldom use). I shake from the albuterol that is used for the treatments.
If you have trouble sleeping, please have the test for sleep apnea. It is easy and kinda fun...like getting to go to a nice hotel for the night. I did not think it would work for me since I could not sleep at night, but I did it and used a anxiety med to help me go to sleep there.View Thread
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