C pap difficulties

[kakatlady612 1,053]

I've had a c pap machine for about 6 weeks; things were fine in the beginning but I find myself rebelling against it and on a couple nights took it off,in the middle of the night. It probably doesn't help that I've got a head cold right now. Help.

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[Mattymatt 491]

It is hard to sleep with a CPAP machine and a cold. Do you have the full face mask or nasal pillows? I have the full face mask because the the nasal one was annoyingly uncomfortable. Have you spoken to your sleep doctor about the recent difficulties? Your machine may need some adjustment. Have you replaced air filters regularly?

[kakatlady612 1,053]

I see the sleep doctor next. Wednesday, nasal .pillows and,haven't, changed the filters cause I,havent,figured where,they are at. Maybe I need to find my instructionsbook eh?

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[abefroman329 704]

I have the nasal pillows and have found they're very easy to wear when I have a cold. My wife has the full mask and can't wear it at all when she has a cold.

[FluffyChix 17,418]

Damn! Hope you feel better soon!!! I second/third calling your doc or sleep clinic and asking what you should do? They might be able to look at your program if you have one of those smart reporting systems and make adjustments for you. ((hugs)) Hang in there hon!

[texasboy92 1]

I was taking mine off during the night too on accident but I have gotten used to it. I have the nasal pillow

[FromBiggie2Smallz 22]

I've had a c pap machine for about 6 weeks; things were fine in the beginning but I find myself rebelling against it and on a couple nights took it off,in the middle of the night. It probably doesn't help that I've got a head cold right now. Help.
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I had mine recalibrated by my sleep center. After losing weight, the pressure requirements changed a lot. I'd see about getting an in home sleep study.

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