Sleep Apnea Support Group

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. People with sleep apnea partially awaken as they struggle to breathe, but in the morning they may not be aware of sleep disturbances.

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TiredMomNY 08/01/2013

Hi all,

I've been using my CPAP for a month now and last week, it seems like my fit has gone down hill. The nose mask is hurting my face and all of a sudden it's leaking a lot.

Any thoughts on this?

Thanks!!!

keeska 08/01/2013

If your headgear is too tight, it hurts, AND leaks. It made no sense to me, but when I loosened my headgear, problem solved.

Good luck dear. I hope this helps.

Liz1961 08/01/2013

Yes, I agree, you probably need to adjust the straps on your headgear.

harry3333 08/01/2013

the elastic straps on new headgear stretch and need to be tightened, make final adjustments while lying in bed pull mask away from face to see if tension from straps is even as it should be

TiredMomNY 08/02/2013

Thanks, all!! Going to try tightening while on my pillow and see if it helps.

deleted_user 08/03/2013

Hi tiredmomny,
It's good practice to insure your mask fits properly before you lay down.
Some machines have a mask seal check, but if yours don't, try checking the seal while sitting up...Hope it helps...

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