10 PROVEN CPAP Tips for the Best Sleep Of Your Life

[@affinityhm]

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[@profadkins2101]

Tips

[@user-ml9ob6fj9e]

I’ve used the CPAC mask for 7yrs. And tried many mask. I finally found one but I could use it due to my installation of a defibrillator for my heart. Now the mask all converted to magnets. This effects my defibrillator. The only mask I could get is a full face mask but I was allergic to the mask. Now I have to use mole sink to help with my allergic

[@CarlGraber-kt7ps]

Been on a cpap full face mask for over 20 years and I'm 77 now. Always a problem with leaking and lots of noise. After watching one of these shows and how to adjust air pressure, went from 15 to 12 and what a major improvement! No leaks, no strange noises, and sleep much more steadily now! I'm so grateful for what I found on one of these cpap sights!❤❤?

[@green-gables]

Bravo to you for sticking it out that long with that problem!! A pressure change made the difference for me, too. I would have quit before I endured those leak sounds night after night. I'm happy you have the improved sleep and a solution.

[@affinityhm]

Well done! Just made my day! So happy you solved your problem !

[@beulaholdham9416]

Tips#

[@OldsmobileCutlassSupremeConver]

Why wouldn't you just request surgery? My cpap experience was a joke, I never slept a night through. And was charged for not using the machine. Over $300.00

[@maggiecimba7390]

You shouldn't just your pressure unless your doctor says it's OK, cause you might stop breathing in your sleep without the right pressure.

[@elizabethharper9208]

Began CPAP yesterday (ResMed 11) Your video is helpful, thanks! I woke up at 5:30 a.m., coughing and had a sore throat and pain in lower ears. Went back to sleep without nasal mask. I was spooked! Any insight or advice appreciated.

[@catallergiccat]

How was the leak? Did you feel air come out of your mouth? Mouth leaking can cause sore throat, dry mouth, respiratory arousals, and the worst consequence is compromising the therapy. Good luck!

[@nitamckeethen6986]

About to have my first CPAP night! I liked the tip about putting it on and watching a movie to get used to it. I am wearing it now and will watch Grimm for a while as I acclimate. Feels good so far. I also just ordered the CPAP Hose Holder. What a great idea! Also ordered some CPAP wipes. I am actually excited about my CPAP journey now after avoiding it for years. Thank you for the support.

[@lesliemandic9673]

Good for you!! I acclimated fairly well and am not a back sleeper. As I wrote below, I have had issues with too much pressure and leaks. Hopefully my new auto cpap will fix those. My neice and I shared a hotel room while I avoided my cpap. She got no sleep, recorded my snoring, and made me listen to all six distinctly different snores for over 20 minutes. My punishment for not using my CPAP. She says I still snore as she'll share a room now that I "don't leave home without it" but it is not near as bad. Best of luck!!

[@christopherkwit3177]

For me, the c pap for many years has been a joke When I use it and obtain 70%. I'm dead on my feet. I'm exhausted. This happens once a year to get my medical card for driving during that time. I find just the opposite of Every day Tired. Daytime naps, no energy, just all around miserable in life. The next 11 months go back to normal, little to no use with C. Pap, and I'm fine. No being tired in the afternoon. Energy level returns.. Now i've never been a person to get more than 3 -4 hours of sleep per night. Been that way for the last 40 years. I'm glad others find a benefit in this I. Wish I could in the last 7 or 8. Years

[@puritanjohnson8561]

Thank you for your your video. I just ordered the tube holder! I feel like I am a cpap lone ranger. I was diagnosed with severe mixed sleep apnea and got my machine August 1. I was given a number to call if I had a problem. I endured it because I knew it took time to get used to it so I kept on going, ramp pressure was 4 for half an hour and then 20. My whole face shook all night and I barely slept. A week later I got an email from Res med saying that I was having too many events and I needed to call my clinician to adjust the pressure. I called the number I was given and they said to call my doctor. I called my doctor and she said she didn't know anything about adjusting the pressure. They finally adjusted the pressure but the numbers stayed in the moderate range. Finally, I bought a Bleep nose mask and immediately my events went into the normal or nearly normal range. I feel better than I have felt in years! I am supposed to get a call from a sleep doctor soon and I am glad. I hope they don't mind I am using a Bleep mask.

[@affinityhm]

You might be perfect for the academy course here affinityhm.com/products/1942505 and the doc will be thrilled about bleep since it’s helping. Kudos on your journey.

[@anne-mariemurray8887]

Just saying…I loved seeing your wooden cross/crucifix and statue.

[@tonysmooth]

2nd month using a CPAP and that No.#6 CPAP Hose Holder was definitely a game changer. I rigged up a similar gadget for myself last night and man, was it nice NOT to be fooling with that damn hose throughout the night and gave me a little more freedom. Yes, also ordered the hose cover and the mask cover too. Thanks for the info and keep up the great work.

[@NancyDarland]

Been on Cpap for ten years and learned some things I didn’t know . Thank you so much!

[@affinityhm]

Thank you!

[@grandmajane2593]

Thank you and all the posters for their advice. I bought my cpap from a medical supply store and they don't give any help at all. They used to have a respiratory therapist but stopped the service when Medicare cut their funding.

[@affinityhm]

You are most welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@kalmanzsambokijr.2684]

First night on CPAP, much appreciated advice watching your video. There are so many details that the instructions (in box) are missing. I will keep you posted!

[@jackgonzalez3176]

I love my cpap machine since the first night. I have a nose mask and don't bother me at all. Now, I don't nap anymore and am full of energy the whole day.

[@tracesprite6078]

Why doesn't CPAP improve their machine so it works well instead of taking months to get used to?

[@veronicap.mangham1348]

Thank you. I am trying to help my husband get this cpap thing.

[@alanganoe7174]

Getting my first CPAP machine next week. Hoping for positive results. Thank you for a great video.

[@affinityhm]

You can do it!

[@Johndada517]

It's hard to find a good mask

[@christinephillipshagar2514]

Thank you for helping me with my mask fit option on my machine. I didn't even know I had that until today. The idea about a tubing holder is of interest to me as well. Great video!!! Thanks again!!! 🙂

[@sarahburge2540]

Been a CPAP user for years and your video was very helpful. Thanks.

[@affinityhm]

Thank you Sarah.

[@lisahansen6014]

I feel like I’m sleeping less- I get frustrated. I’m trying!

[@bpatton28]

I don't sleep any better with the CPAP let me know what to do 👍

[@tmbracer]

I slept better without the cpap 😩

[@veronicap.mangham1348]

Thanks My husband doesn't sleep as well with the cpap machine.

[@TamelaMorris-zc8pl]

My husband is a new user. Ty for your suggestions!

[@affinityhm]

Happy to help!

[@lynettehawken4617]

Thank you for these great suggestions! Hopefully, one of them will help my mom find using her CPAP easier!🙏🏻

[@affinityhm]

Awesome thanks. We hope o as well.

[@Mr2ndkings]

CPAP user for 10 years. Where have you been? Excellent and thank you!

[@affinityhm]

Just saw this. Thank you! Hope all is well.

[@bcgore1453]

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[@rensfordbishop5999]

Hi sir. I'm new to cpap and you've given me some great tips. Thank you.

[@affinityhm]

So happy. Hope it helps, please let me know.

[@user-sx4zh2dk8t]

The hose holder is a good idea. Thanks so much brother….

[@saramascho]

thank you. This was hugely helpful.

[@karenlyons5754]

Excellent video

[@tiburciosaavedra991]

Thanks for your advice, I have a appointment to get the Cpap machine for the first time in my life and your tips are great !

[@affinityhm]

You are so welcome!

[@wmhewlett]

I am new to CPAP. 3 weeks. I'm hung up on watching my App. My oxygen levels have improved big time. Before mid 70 now while sleeping the range is 95 +. I'm having a big issue with leakage. I use a pillow unit

[@affinityhm]

For leaks try this. At about 6:30 here. kzbin.infoxw8ZYmUNclE?feature=share

[@sunfloweronastem7791]

Show me the correct way to put the simple headgear on to my air pillows. I am new to using this. Thanks for your video.

[@nathanieljones6712]

Get my cpap machine tomorrow; praying this does some positive changes.

[@affinityhm]

You got it! I predict great outcomes for you.

[@fernandoorozco1910]

Great content! Thank you 👍👍

[@affinityhm]

Glad you liked it!

[@davec9960]

I'm new to everything and will start my journey in a few weeks. This is a great video. Thanks for pinning a link with products. I really like all the tips especially the hose holder! I will check out your other videos soon. New subscriber here!! Thanks.

[@kellyk6652]

Say goodbye to decent sleep buddy

[@eskandarmehrabi4632]

Thank u for the tips specially no 6 was helpful for me.

[@affinityhm]

Excellent. Thanks

[@davehaggerty3405]

I’m pleased with my surgery. But honestly I’ve never tried CPAP. I got the surgery before CPAP became popular. It cost me $500 back then. Done by Dr Blokmanis. A Canadian. Said he invented the procedure. I’m sure he’s retired by now. Or deceased. I had sleep apnea so bad my wife would stay up just to shake me when I quit breathing. 30? Years ago. Still breathing.

[@vickyd9850]

Love from India 🇮🇳

[@cathywestholt5324]

It is rare that I can get a good seal through the night with the nasal pillow mask. Even if I tighten up the straps tight enough to hurt my head it still has leaks. I actually get better sleep and rest without the CPAP because it wakes me up so often needing to be adjusted with the straps sliding around or being too tight, or the chin strap sliding off. I got to a point for a while that I didn't want to use it. So often I fall asleep in my recliner. A few hours later I will wake up and go to bed. Half asleep I am too groggy to fill the tank. I started filling it when I got home so I could just slip it on when I got to bed. Now I have gone a step further. I bought a cart on wheels from Amazon. It's my CPAP cart. I roll it into the living room in the evening. I put it on if I start feeling a little tired. I can continue to watch TV. If I fall asleep, I'm good. When I wake up in the middle of the night, I just roll it into the bedroom and slip the mask back on. Guess I am weird, but the more hours sleep I get, the more tired I am when I wake up and during the rest of the day. Oh, well.

[@carolegoldstein4482]

Wow! I have the identical problem with the nose mask. I just put a new one in from the package and the first couple of times I used the mask. I got a 20 out of 20 for the seal. Maybe a few times of using the mask, it was 14 out of 20. I don't understand what happens.

[@marypeterson2684]

I just LOVE YOUR CPAP ON WHEELS IDEA!! I'm going to have to set something up like that myself, since I'm having a real problem disciplining myself on just simply going to bed and giving up my TV shows! Still trying to learn how to be a responsible grown up I guess.

[@affinityhm]

Love the cart idea! Thanks for watching..hang in there!

[@affinityhm]

Some nose mask's headgear stretch through the night, or it could be that the nights with bad seals are the same as the nights you sleep while moving a good bit. Is this possible? Sometimes a chin strap helps hold it all together better through the night. Thanks for watching and for joining as a member!

[@ruthiemitchell7236]

What is a good score being on your CPAP machine

[@chrisraffel71]

I got sick right after I started using it. It was only two days in

[@jcorbett4217]

Thank you. This was so helpful

[@affinityhm]

Glad it was helpful!

[@deliamedina8126]

Thank you so much sir. It’s a helpful information!!😊Can use my machine without water?

[@affinityhm]

Yes. Thanks for watching.

[@romuloecija2627]

I am new with cpap, and looking for answers to my questions. I haven't meet the doctor who priscribe the machine, only technicians for the machine when they called me to pick it up. Thanks for the info.

[@anniewilden6785]

CPAP has renewed my life and I wake up feeling energetic 🔑💫🏆❤️ This below is my journey - sent to encourage others - a lifestyle change that works for me ! It may interest you Les. Big hugs 🤗 New Me 2024 - 1. Celebrating 13 months using a CPAP machine 🏆💫🥂is my best friend now. - I’m no longer tired all the time WINNER 🥇 2. Ozempic prescriptions for weight loss. - I’ve lost 16 kgs slowly in 6 months - I’m thrilled 💫💝🏆 3. Energy when I wake up - I now go to the Gym and Heated Pool 2 - 4 days weekly ! My body feels toned and I’m feeling GREAT ! Celebrating the new 2024 me and sharing my journey ! Xxx Annie

[@thebudgetbee9694]

Great video! Thanks so much!

[@affinityhm]

Glad it was helpful!

[@EssenceofGod5657]

I love my Cpap machine😊..thanks..great video.

[@jackwilliams8776]

Excellent video. Many thanks.

[@KathleenVanStavern]

Thanks very Informative

[@MandyLivingston-jl5pg]

I have just got ccap in really struggling even going to sleep

[@affinityhm]

This video may be helpful. Relax and breathe. kzbin.info-0QXo5LqS3k?si=uRMMuWDcZIjXJXkv

[@deepnarayan-d7o]

I cough a lot sometimes during therapy...like choking or waking up coughing. Why ?

[@bethbryan7545]

I have mild sleep apnea and am back to using a cpap instead of a oral appliance. I have a nasal mask, yet I am a mouth sleeper and have to tape my mouth too. I have been having 2.5 AHI a night which is higher than it used to be. Also when I wake up, my eyes hurt, it's so distracting. I don't have any leaks. I just started having some headaches too. Never have i had headaches.

[@adila2442]

Get a hybrid full face mask...your a mouth breather

[@heatherhedington3566]

Hash tag tips😊

[@onegoalkeeper]

just starting out i am researching this for my wife just want her to be healthy

[@sparky107107]

ok,, that is great,, your first rule is the whole reason I am here watching,, I bought one off of Amazon. so how do I find someone to help now?

[@michaellicavoli3921]

Sure wish there was a hack for getting the kinks out of the air hose!

[@affinityhm]

I wonder if using a cpap hose lift would prevent kinks ? It may…

[@bethbryan7545]

I have tried pillow mask, I just got a N30i nasal mask which I can't get used to either one.

[@yvonneepifano271]

Thank you 😊 🎉

[@affinityhm]

You’re welcome 😊

[@ttwarrior1]

ive had mine for a week and cant sleep. Maybe sleep two hours with it off

[@BrianBeardenusa]

hose holder for win

[@affinityhm]

Correct!

[@karenswinton6115]

I have air coming out of the connection tubing in the back when I remove the tubing but when I replace the tubing no air is coming out the mask. When I remove the water chamber huge air is coming out until I replace it. Why when I turn the machine on I am not getti g air through the tubing. I had this machine for 8 years so I know what I'm doing help me please

[@judybohmann8882]

2nd week on trial cpap machine, full mask, back sleeper, nose is iritable ,have a silicon bandade not sure how to put them on and if they will cause leakage

[@wickman.r4662]

Thank you for the hose holder video ! I’m going to invest in one

[@user-hk9hy2lo2e]

Fantastic video. Thank you. Time 01:12.

[@affinityhm]

Thank you so much!

[@donaldmiller2386]

I havee been treated for about 3 decades. I was very fortunate and had a DME put me into a Puritan Bennett Adam mask. I have come to know that the PBA mask is no longer made. Do you know of a source of them? What is the nearest still made mask to that PBA mask?

[@shirinpais6631]

interesting and useful

[@affinityhm]

Happy if it helps you. Thanks!

[@shannongraham297]

Yes

[@maritaharmon9228]

I just saw this today and it’s awesome. What is your website? Do you have store?

[@affinityhm]

Well thank you. AffinityHM.com look for CPAP Mask and Accessories.

[@broooskiii5312]

Thank you I got the full face mask and I keep taking it off at night I feel very dishearten when I’m asleep my mind is my enemy and it takes my mask off without knowing.

[@DOJO-r8w]

Thank you Sir!

[@affinityhm]

Most welcome!

[@gloriasaliba3395]

Week 3 on my trial CPAP still struggling to wear a mask throughout the entire night :( the hose holder is a great idea

[@DianaHof-zc1mn]

I found your video very helpful

[@monicahoertel5492]

I am a new CPAP user and I cannot get the seal to stop them. The high leak seal to go away.

[@kathiemason7286]

Get my CPAP next week.

[@teresalittlepage5526]

New user pressure has be painful to my nasal passages but trying to calibrate device

[@affinityhm]

Ky gel can be helpful at edge of nostrils when irritated by nasal pillows.

[@user-om7ih3kv3w]

Hello, great information!! You said something about your score. Can I find that I the machine or is that info available from the doctor only?

[@affinityhm]

If Resmed there is an app. Also look at leaks, AHI, and usage. These are the components of successful therapy. Hope this helps.

[@cimhoerner5130]

Having issues with nose drying out on the inside. Have heated tubing and have increased the humidity but it still continues. Have also tried coconut oil. Any other suggestions?

[@affinityhm]

Possible helps: drink more water as you may be dehydrated overall. Consider xylemelts and lastly be sure of no leaks.

[@cimhoerner5130]

Thank you. It's my nose that is dried out and irritated .

[@affinityhm]

@@cimhoerner5130 yes. And drinking more water can help.

[@daveg4236]

Are you using distilled water

[@jilldoemer1634]

Try using a saline nasal spray

[@nancysimpson9349]

How to eliminate a "roar" of air. Mask fit is good.

[@uGoGop]

Please checkout the resmed 11 oximeter add on capability. I have a Nonin 3230 Smart Pulse Oximeter, however when the ResMed 11 tries to pair, it fails to connect.

[@affinityhm]

Have you contacted your dealer? Should be an easy fix. Thanks for watching and the comment.

[@samuelstewart1955]

😊APPRECIATE YOUR HELP! 2:17

[@affinityhm]

You’re welcome. Thanks.

[@user-ie3ps8kc9m]

Yes.

[@slickrick411]

I just got mine and I got the pillow one for my nose but I'm used to also sleeping with my mouth open so it's hard for me to even sleep at all because the air pushes through in my mouth it goes open should I get the full mask?

[@affinityhm]

Yes. Or a chin strap. But full face will be best at least until you can retrain yourself to breathe only through the nose.

[@kellyprobst3533]

Practice while awake keeping your tongue up against the roof of your mouth and always breath through your nose

[@darlenel9226]

Great video

[@affinityhm]

Thank you! Hope it helps.

[@fredruvolo8810]

I hate my bi pap machine. My bi pap was worse. Been using these things for 15-20 years, have gotten nowhere.😢

[@fredruvolo8810]

My CPAP was worse then my BI PAP.

[@kellyjackson6548]

Hi! I 'm a 588yr old female veteran and I'v been diagnosed with sleep apnea. And I will be getting a cpap machine. I've been scheduled to attend class on how to use it at the VA hospital. I had a stroke Nov 2023. And I have hypertension. My primary doctor says my throat is very small. I do take medication for hypertension. Does the cpap machine heal sleep apnea?

[@affinityhm]

It will treat it effectively so you can get good sleep. 100%

[@kimberlyferrier1312]

Sometimes if you lose weight sleep apnea goes away, but it depends on what kind of sleep apnea you have. It might be a forever thing. I’m a veteran CPAP user too. I wear shooters ear muffs because I can’t stand the noise the machine makes.

[@pattisciapiti1902]

4:46 in Roseburg OR

[@user-td1wz2sn9f]

Great video,learned much

[@lindat1317]

Major irritation from my nasal mask on the naso folds / creases on the sides of my nose - I can’t go through life looking like this, lol. Will try a bandaid or tape or something to create a barrier.

[@affinityhm]

Mole skin tape is great. Any pharmacy. Cut to your desired shape and size.

[@lindat1317]

@@affinityhm Thank you!

[@andrewwatt4146]

Thank you

[@affinityhm]

You are welcome!!

[@halfpint5224]

I’ve been using OSCAR to monitor my therapy. My sleep study had me at 13 pressure so 11-13 auto. I would get so many CA’s . So I dropped my pressure to 7-13 and my range was 9-10. I recently settled on a static 9 pressure and my AHI has been .2 to .5 with a flatter flow rate.

[@coffeebean7117]

What is OSCAR?

[@GingerBiPolarBear]

I use normal CPAP and not APAP. What I've found is with the pressure I was prescribed, I just couldn't sleep at all. I lowered it by myself -which the provider said I should never do - slept way better. Still some apneas, but I SLEPT and the few apneas didn't make me feel so terrible.

[@itsonlyapapermoon61]

I have 8 to 16 events, and my dr set it at 5 to 20 auto, I can't sleep, stomach hurts, uncomfortable, I feel like I'm getting symptoms of Co2 poisoning

[@itsonlyapapermoon61]

What happens when I get a respiratory illness

[@DianaHof-zc1mn]

​@@itsonlyapapermoon614:04

[@carilee49]

* My Pulmonologist has found I barely register or sleep apnea but I do have a collapsing trachea. He is hoping the C-PAP will help me rest better. Are you familiar with this problem?

[@affinityhm]

I have indeed seen this before. CPAP therapy will likely be helpful as it will provide some internal pressure (like an internal air splint) which should keep the trachea from collapsing fully. Best wishes on a successful therapy. Thanks for watching.

[@maggiecimba7390]

I use y bi pap n hardly get deep sleep, mostly light sleep

[@user-hp5ky1ro9v]

Great video. Wondering your thoughts on coap pillows with cutout

[@user-mp3qt6cu5t]

Was on CPAP for 9 years and this year switched to APAP. I have always been tired during the day. With the new machine Resmed Airsense 11, I have such dry mouth with my lips stuck to my mouth, why?

[@cathyyoung1691]

HI

[@alisonmardian1386]

Does sleeping on a bed with anti snore position help or hinder with my bi-pap? I sleep on my back. Hard to sleep on side. So adjustable bed raised my chest and head up.

[@dennisfredricks3159]

18:52 should I feel air coming in my nasal passage with my nasal pad head gear?

[@affinityhm]

Yes you should. But careful that its not leaking around the seal. Of course there should be some air leaking where the tiny holes are to allow CO2 escape, but no leaks elsewhere.

[@audreyharmon2259]

Hash tag # tips

[@susymay7831]

Is ASV usually best for central sleep apnea?

[@affinityhm]

Yes, definitely!

[@marylowe2113]

How. To disassemble the hose. On my. C. Pap machine

[@OdetteKorabie]

Need a battery because load shedding to auto to battery where to buy an what type

[@RMC-dn1xu]

I use a full face mask, I wake up with a runny nose every morning once I take off the mask. Any help would help. Thank you.

[@affinityhm]

Possibly need more humidity. Try raising humidifier temp. If set on auto temp with climate line, try basic standard hose which will open a temp setting that you can adjust manually. Nose reacts this way to dry air.

[@RMC-dn1xu]

@@affinityhm Thank you for getting back with me, I will try this.

[@lisahansen6014]

Where can I get a hose holder?

[@affinityhm]

AffinityHM.com. Thank you

[@bjrgreene]

Why do I need water flowing in my nose to sleep?

[@eziocanosa6897]

My water tank is dry in the morning

[@affinityhm]

Hi. One of 2 things. Leaks will cause excess use of water. And your temp control could be turned lower if you use a standard hose instead of a heated hose. Thanks for watching.

[@danhall139]

Tip

[@affinityhm]

Thank you for watching.