What is Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea (alternatively sleep apnoea) is a common sleep disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. These episodes, called apneas, last 10 seconds o...

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I have been diagnosed w/Sleep Apnea for about 4 mos or so. I am on my 3rd mask and this one is not working either. They all seem to leak air. I just got fitted w/my 3rd mask two days ago.
I don't know how long this takes to get the correct mask? Don't know when I should ever feel alive again?
Also, because I am a mouth nose breather that it's harder to find a fit? Just very frustrating.
Posted on 04/10/09, 11:04 pm
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Reply #11 - 04/12/09  8:09pm
" I know, everyone just tries to give advise and good ones at that. I just was getting frustrated. When I had stated several times, that I have used a full mask and was getting confused if you were saying I could try a chin strap. It doesn't matter, no need to keep going back and forth. I appreciate all your efforts. And I guess, I will leave this thread be. As, I truly went to the wrong place for advise. Will seek elsewhere. "
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Reply #12 - 04/12/09  11:41pm
" yea i wasnt clear i meant to say try using just a nose one.
maybe a fullface one isnt right.
i breathe thru my mough too and the oens that just go over your nose is way more comfortable.
for me the full face one left my throat all dry and was just way too uncomfty. i think if you google "different types of cpap masks" then it will describe each kind and brand and describe how they are and what type of person they fit more. i'd link the site but links turn out funky for me lol "

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