Is cpap machine uncomfortable

Answer 1

The CPAP machine is not really something that affects comfort, in and of itself. The mask can take some getting used to for a new patient. Is is different, especially having something attached to your face while you slept, when previously this has never been an issue.

Most patients adjust to the use of CPAP pretty easily. For some, there is some minor discomfort. These problems can usually be addresses by changing the type of equipment. Some people feel claustrophobic having to wear a mask that covers their face. For these patients, an apparatus is made that uses nasal prongs called pillows. These are gently placed under the nostrils and usually solves the issue of claustrophobia for most.

Some people can get get by with just a nasal mask. This type of mask just covers the nose and bridge with a cushion that seals to the skin to provide therapy and can work quite successfully without felling like there is something touching all over your face.

Many people discover that after they have gotten used to one type of delivery system, they want to try something else. Initially i only wanted the nasal mask because I didn't like the thought of something covering my entire face. Now I have moved onto using a hybrid mask that covers the mouth and the nasal passage. This worked better for me, because I am a mouth breather who usually spends some time of my sleep cycle on my stomach. This delivery system ultimately worked better for me than just the nasal and after getting used to having the nasal, the thought of the mask covering more of my face didn't affect me as much.