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I can't get used to my CPAP mask
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jesvideo
After fighting my C-Pap for over a year someone finally tells me that my mask size is too large and I need a medium. So now it's a little better but I still have to make sure my mask is on before I say prayers at night or I will zonk off to sleep without the mask on. I know how drained I will feel if I don't wear it so I do. But its still so tight on my face. Getting a my pillow to sleep on I can place my shoulder underneath it for support which helps some. It's just something I know I have to do. One day I forgot to wear the mask and then another day and on that second day I started coughing for air and knew I had to grab the mask to breathe,. My coughing finally settled down and quit all together. That was a big lesson for me about having to wear the mask to get enough oxygen to function.
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hundal
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Mostly avoid using a mask if you are single and have asthma.
Gnorts58
It is hard to get used to it. I have mine for overn6 years some nights are tough. Hang in there. Pray for a breakthrough for an alternative. Look up sleep apnea research studies for new or different equipment. Then see if your insurance covers them. Praying for you.
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Dr.WhoPeggygmail.com
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Hi @Allinitsleep. I hear u, & understand too. But, there are different kinds of masks ppl can use. A nasal pillow, full face mask, & others too. I wish u well.
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Allinitsleep
It's hard living with sleep apnea especially when it's going to be with you for the rest of your life. Knowing that every night you have to out that mask on your face and it's suppose to help but to me it only suffacates me .I wear it but I hate it there is a chance that if I don't wear it I'll forget to breath and die which scares me alot. I still wear it .my life depends on it. I get reminded all the time from my family mom don't forget to use your machine .they are scared for my life.unfortubately thats the price of having something you can't control.ive give up my machine 2 or 3 times cause of the mask and I'm not qualified for anything else so I keep getting the mask .I will never get use to it and hate it no matter what sleep apnea really sucks