Sleep Apnea Treatment

Question by : choosing the best mask for cpap : Can you help me in choosing the best mask for cpap ?
Hii.. I am Hyouma.. I am a patient of sleep apnea. While sleeping, I use to have difficulty in breathing. I was suggested to use a cpap mask by my doctor. But choosing the best mask for cpap is always going to be a difficult task. I am looking forward for all your replys.. pls help me in choosing the best mask for cpap..

Thank You

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Answer by Cho
You should try and find a sleep clinic nearby you or find a clinic where you can have a CPAP titration done to determine the best fitting mask and CPAP pressure for you. It’s important to make sure you are correctly and effectively treating your apnea. You can ask your doctor if there is a sleep center or clinic he can refer you to for a study.

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Question by Cristalito: Is it true that a Jaw Support is as effective as a CPAP face mask?
I am about to have the sleep apnea study and my insurance does not cover much of anything, is it worth it to try firs a jaw supporter?

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Answer by enchanted mermaid
oh no no no….not the same at all

cpap puts air thru

if you need it get it…it will change your life

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Question by Lyric: Any suggestions on how to get used to sleeping with an oxygen mask?
was diagnosed with sleep apnea
find it very difficult to breathe
is there another resolution – i have not slept in over 48 hou9

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Answer by StupidKupid
If Darth Vader can do it 24/7, you can do it too!

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Question by ChrisK: Does a BiPAP require a different kind of mask than a CPAP?
I’m using a BiPAP (not CPAP) for sleep apnea. I use a full mask that covers my nose and mouth. Does the BiPAP require a different kind of mask than a CPAP? Or will any mask work on both BiPAPs and CPAPs?

Thanks!

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Answer by n10svrn
Either will do

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Question by Just Me : Husbands cpap mask makes farting noises, wont stay put.?
Hi all. My husband was recently put on a fullface cpap mask for his sleep apnea (mask goes over mouth and nose). He was fitted for it and he wears a medium. He wears it maybe 5 minutes and it starts making a “farting” noise. He says he adjusts it quite a few times but there’s always a spot that doesnt fit right and that’s where the air leaks, therefor starting the fart/squeal sounds. Does anyone know how to correct this or if there’s a better mask? The current one is a breathright i think. It has a gel lining around the mask also.

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How’s the nose pads work? I’ve heard of them. The reason he needs the full face one is, he’s a mouth snorer. We’ve tightened straps, moved the forehead guard, nothing helps.

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Answer by dbzgtarp3
well he can tighten the straps or you can help by moving the mask till it fits him right, but sometimes the size is not right and there is nothing u can do, u can always ask ur health care provider or the respiratory therapist who helped u get it.

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