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A simple google search for “can you have sleep apnea without snoring” yields:
I found that when starting, I'd drink or smoke to the point I was ready to pass out and strap in. That seemed to get me used to it in a few days.
So it has like five different parts that can break.
I bought a designated red bucket that I keep under my sink to clean mine. Do it once a week with dish soap and hot water. So much nicer after it's cleaned.
I bought a ozone cleaner (virtuclean) and use it several times a week. Takes 5 seconds to do and it's great.
You can get a sleeve that will go over your hose. I then drape it over the headboard, so I don’t tangle up in it.
I may talk to your doctor on that. May need the pressure adjusted. Do the numbers show any leaks?
3. That number seems high, and probably means the air pressure needs to be increased. Mine was adjusted up once after consistently high numbers, and now I range from 3 - 6 AHI most days.
You disconnect the house from the machine and plug it into the end with the hole. Put the mask in the bag provided. I'm guessing you have something different.
There is a slight smell when the machine starts at night (if the mask is still in the bag since its treatment). But i just let the machine run for 30 seconds and it seems to clear it out. The only smell should be ozone which will disipate upon exposure.
Maybe with a splash of vodka?belljr said:
I usually use bottled water if I have it, but tap water will be fine for a couple days.
I don't have that exact mask, but I have a similar one. The seal under the nose is fine, but the opening to the nostrils can occasionally get a little misaligned and the mask can partially block air flow into the nostrils. It can be a bit annoying when it happens, but not too big of a deal if you are a mouth breather (which you likely are if you are using the full mask). The biggest negative with mine is that the width of the opening across the mouth is just slightly too narrow. The mask overlaps the edges of my mouth. I need to pucker my lips a little when putting it on so that my mouth is fully covered. It took a little getting used to, but overall, I like wearing it better than the over nose variety I used to have...no red marks on the bridge of my nose is a plus! Here is the one I use
I thought my cpap was making me sick.
You will get used to the mask, of course it's going to be uncomfortable at first. But you will adjust.
Dehumidifier - I put water in the machine...is that a dehumidifier?
There should be a humidity setting and you'll want to tweak that the first few nights to find the right spot for you. My setting range is 1-10 and I think I have it at 4 now.
This. The water is added to the humidifier to put moisture into the air you breathe in. A dehumidifier would has the opposite affect. Anyway, there is a setting to adjust the humidity level. You should be able to shut it off completely if you wish. My machine has settings 1-5. I max it out at 5. I find if I am not on max humidity (or my water chamber runs dry), I wake up feeling like I have spent the day in the desert without water. I need the humidity.
I've had mine for a few months and I really can't fall asleep with it on without some help. So I got a pair of cheap wireless earbuds, and put on one of the sleep stories from the "Calm" app and that usually does the trick.
Get the nose pillow and give it a shot. I find the air flow keeps the nose clear and I have a nosetoriously stuffy beak.
Yup. Even when I'm stuffed up the thing works. However I do wear one of these to keep my mouth closed.
