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Onthefly

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4. Back sleeper, here. Nasal mask works for me.

Reply to Iris (Original post)

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 04:30 PM

Dec 23

I have severe sleep apnea. I use two new down pillows. They go flat in a year. I must sleep on my back because of severe GERD. Find a supportive sleep specialist who will assist with options and settings on your CPAP device. Makes a huge difference for comfort and use of the mask. I have sinus issues so I need the encouragement to try various options including working with an ENT. The nose/mouth mask made me swallow a lot of air.
All the best. Stick with it and be patient.The first several months can be frustrating.

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CPAP - Pillows [View all] Iris Dec 23 OP

Just got my cpap machine yesterday after a 3 mo fight. SheltieLover Dec 23 #1

My husband's the one with the cpap, but-- Lulu KC Dec 23 #2

Those look like a possibility. I have a full body pillow but it's not curved Iris Dec 23 #5

I'm on my second sleep machine WhiteTara Dec 23 #3

I was thinking about a Coop pillow but really have idea how I would figure out what I actually like! Iris Dec 23 #6

Back sleeper, here. Nasal mask works for me. Onthefly Dec 23 #4