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What is CPAP supposed to feel like?

Updated: 10/20/2022
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It is supposed to feel like you are getting just the right amount of air delivered, to help fill your lungs when you inhale...and if you are using the latest Auto-Set technology by ResMed such as the ResMed S8 Auto-Set Vantage, you will probably not feel much of anything as you exhale! If you are using a basic CPAP machine that just blows air at one pressure setting and you can not tolerate it, you need to speak with your doctor or a technician that can help you adjust things until you are comfortable...for most people a basic CPAP is fine if your pressure is maybe 7cm or below...if it creeps above that there are Devices that allow expiratory pressure relief (pressure is reduced when you exhale) so it is more comfortable for you to use. Don't be afraid to ask your provider to help you tolerate the CPAP. It helps to know what features are on your CPAP, and make sure they are activated! Your mask is very important...so what is a mask supposed to feel like? Your mask should feel comfortable and should have been recommended to you...not because it is the least expensive mask you will tolerate from the provider, but the best mask or interface for your particular needs. Don't think you only have one choice, if you don't ask they may not tell you! Understand if you have facial hair, your best bet may be a Nasal Pillows System, if you can tolerate something protruding into your nares! Most importantly your mask should address the propensity to leak depending if you are a restless sleeper etc. If you are back sleeper, with no facial hair, there may be an excellent choice out there for you...make sure you find a provider that probably uses this stuff himself!

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