Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread

icehog3 · 01-23-2011, 03:36 PM

With me it was definitely from inhaling air. My CPAP is set at 14, but I am a mouth breather at night and swallowed air all night long.

Switched to a full face mask and the problem got better and better, to the point where after 3 weeks I don't seem to be swallowing much air at all. Do you use the nasal mask or a full face?

FriendlyMan · 01-23-2011, 03:38 PM

Its a medium face mask

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Originally Posted by icehog3

With me it was definitely from inhaling air. My CPAP is set at 14, but I am a mouth breather at night and swallowed air all night long.

Switched to a full face mask and the problem got better and better, to the point where after 3 weeks I don't seem to be swallowing much air at all. Do you use the nasal mask or a full face?

icehog3 · 01-23-2011, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by FriendlyMan

Its a medium face mask

Ever try one of those slings to keep your mouth closed while you sleep, or do you think the machine is just too forceful?

01-23-2011, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Ever try one of those slings to keep your mouth closed while you sleep, or do you think the machine is just too forceful?

I went to a full face mask as I couldn't bring myself to wear a sling. (I'm ugly enough as it is. )

icehog3 · 01-23-2011, 04:03 PM

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I went to a full face mask as I couldn't bring myself to wear a sling. (I'm ugly enough as it is. )

I have seen myself in both the sling and the mask, and neither is very sexy, AL.

01-23-2011, 04:06 PM

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I have seen myself in both the sling and the mask, and neither is very sexy, AL.

With the mask I have Alina convinced I'm a fighter pilot!

Whatever works!

icehog3 · 01-23-2011, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ahc4353

With the mask I have Alina convinced I'm a fighter pilot!

Whatever works!

I am asking my doc for a Darth Vader CPAP Mask.

OLS · 01-24-2011, 09:34 AM

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With the mask I have Alina convinced I'm a fighter pilot!

No, it's the fact that everytime you fart in bed at night you mumble "FOX TWO!"

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 72,339 Trading: (60)	Re: Sleep Apnea Support/Questions Thread With me it was definitely from inhaling air. My CPAP is set at 14, but I am a mouth breather at night and swallowed air all night long. Switched to a full face mask and the problem got better and better, to the point where after 3 weeks I don't seem to be swallowing much air at all. Do you use the nasal mask or a full face? __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!