Today's post is not about strength and workouts but I thought it would be a good helpful topic for some of you. I know it was a good read for me because I normally have some sort of problem with my CPAP every night!
8 Ways to Better Adapt to
Your CPAP/BiPAP
Life is not always easy,
especially when it is time to go to sleep. Some people have insomnia,
some people can't shut their brains off, some may toss and turn all
night long and some may have sleep apnea. I have 3 out of those 4
problems and I can honestly say my CPAP has not helped my sleep
however it can, especially when you follow this article, so glad my
husband sent this to me!
Leaks:
My mask starts to leak
about halfway through the night. It can be a pain and can cause all
sorts of problems. A leak can case skin chaffing and rashes. Normally
a mask leak can be solved by replacing the liner or adding a cushion
to your mask. They also make full face and nasal liners that will fit
between your mask and skin.
Soreness:
You need to break in your
machine just like a pair of shoes, at first you may complain about
soreness. Your machine just needs broken in with you. You could have
an issue where you have more defined facial features that make the
mask not fit as snugly. A major complaint is CPAP users is the bridge
of the nose; this is where the top of your mask rests. They make a
pad which provides a barrier between the mask and the bridge of your
nose.
Claustrophobia:
I never ever have had that
until I first used my CPAP, I still have that problem when I first
put my mask on (I use a full mask). When I first put it on I feel
like I can't breathe, I have to take the mask off again and take a
few deep breaths, I then put the mask back on and have to do some
more deep breathing and I have to have a fan right on my face. You
can also try the nasal pillows mask which will help with this problem
as well.
Facial Hair:
This can sometimes be a
problem but you don't always have to shave! You just need to make
sure you find the right mask that fits properly with a really good
seal.
Mask not Staying on
Straight or Fitting Perfectly:
You don't want your mask
to be too tight, or too loose. Your mask should fit snugly and
comfortably. Make sure you are adjusting your mask appropriately.
Stomach and Side Sleepers:
If you are like me you
have been a stomach sleeper all your life and laying any other way
just doesn't work out! Sleeping on your side or your stomach can
cause your mask to slip off and possibly cause annoyance or
discomfort. Full face masks are perfect for the stomach and side
sleepers no matter how you roll or move that mask will stay put!
Dry Mouth:
If you are a mouth
breather, like I am the full mask will help with that rather than
using the nasal pillow. The reason for this? If you sleep with your
mouth wide open and you use a nasal mask you may experience dry mouth
especially if you are opening and shutting your mouth a lot at night.
Sinus Infection:
This subject is pretty
easy, make sure you are keeping your machine, mask and tube clean! If
you are not it is carrying all kinds of germs which normally lead to
a sinus infection, so clean everything once a week and always use
fresh distilled water every night before you go to bed!
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