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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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What I found out in Sleep Study

Ann60
Ann60
I had a sleep study done 11/21/07. This was my second sleep study. I discovered I am a mouth breather and that is why the water in my machine completely goes out sometimes. Even when it doesn't, it is low when I wake up.

I was taking my front partial out and I should never have done that.

She said the chin strap wouldn't help me either. She tried me on the CPAP that covers but my nose and mouth.

She also said I am not receiving the full impact of the machine and mask I have since I am breathing out my mouth when it is on. I know sometimes I cough too.

My next appointment is 12/20 so I might call for the other mask before then.
Ann
deleted_user
deleted_user
My mouth just started to relax a few months ago. I bought a full face mask and it works great. Took a few days to adjust but it's better than waking up from my lips vibrating or my tongue being glued to the roof of my mouth.
Good luck.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have that happen to me also I have tried the chin strapand it did'nt work for me.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have been using a full mask for over a year now and it works great for me. Now I have to learn not to pull it off during sleep (smile).
BreatheEasy
BreatheEasy
I also use a full mask. With the full mask it does not matter if you breathe out of your mouth or your nose. I have found the amount of liquid I use in my humidifier on my BiPap machine is dependent on what I have the humidifier set on. If I set it on the #4, I pretty much use up the fluid in the resevoir. However, at the #2 I only use about 1/2 that amount. But, at the # 2 setting my airways are dryer in the morning. So, I like to use #4 as it is more moisturizing.
Ann60
Ann60
I wasted 3 years not having the full use of my cpap because I didn't know I needed they full face mask. I think everyone should be put on that one. I wish I had.
I only had trouble with it the first night. Since then I don't even have any anxiety like I did on the half mask. I sleep very well.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Ive used the nose pillows for a year now and Ive done great with them. Ive had major sinus surguries and I cant stand anything being around my mouth and nose. I tried the mask but I wake up and its on the floor everytime.
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