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Hi. I have recently been diagnosed with OSAS and to say it's changed my life is an understatement.i have been given a CPAP machine with 3 different masks to try (2 nasal and one full face). I guess naively I thought it would change my life for the better instantly. How wrong was I. I just cannot get used to wearing the mask to sleep. I feel like I am suffocating, like there is not enough air coming in for me to breathe normally and discomfort from the straps. Is this normal? I feel quite helpless at the minute and extremely exhausted. I don't know where to turn for advice so I'm hoping someone may be able to give me some on here.
Here's hoping. It would be much appreciated.
Here's hoping. It would be much appreciated.
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Permalink Reply by Kath Hope on
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Great to hear of your positive benefits Jo, and a few tweaks, tips and/or comfort products can make such a huge difference. Speak with your clinic about the feeling of lack of air, as they should be able to adjust the settings for you. For problems with the straps etc., there are comfort products and tips over on the website here http://www.hope2sleep.co.uk/tips-for-problems-sleeping-with-cpap-or...
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Permalink Reply by Sleep2snore on
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Hi Jo, Your machine is not giving enough pressure if it is a CPAP there may be something not quite right with it.
If it is an APAP (Automatic) the low pressure is far to low and should be adjusted to a higher pressure.
There is a pressure that most people that use the ramp on their machine will fine that the pressure is not high enough or low enough for easy breathing. If it is an APAP you have, it is sitting right on the pressure that some find it difficult to breath when it is on low pressure.
Phone the clinic.
The Sleep Nurse is your first port of call.
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