just want to second the lady about being tested for sleep apnea. It changed my life. blessed sleep that we need to keep our minds, heart, etc going the right way. only symptom I had was snoring. I would have worn that thing home from the sleep clinic if they would let me. first time I slept 6 hours in a row in many years. Just do it !

I do!
My Sis does!
My DH does
I know tons of people that do!

Hey, I never thought of this - what a smashing idea!! :thumbup: Hubby and I both need oxygen 24/7 and our ears get especially sore when we inadvertently step on each others 50' hose! :shock: :cry: Talk about doing the Tango, er, I mean Tangle!! :lol:

Did you know that some machines are capable of using a battery pack? Mine is, but I haven't gotten one. If a person is concerned about power outages, etc., this is worth looking into.

My O2 sats bottomed out at 75 during my sleep test. Considering over 90 is required, no wonder I was in bad shape. Hubby's got down to 78. He was the one that urged me to get tested because he spent many sleepless nights trying to get me to turn over or nudging me so I would start breathing again. Yep, it's really scary!!

Thanks! Yes, sleep is absolutely blessed!! Folks don't realize what they're missing out on until they haven't had enough sleep in a long time.

I wear the full mask because I am a mouth snorer.

They found my sleep apnea when they did a heart cath. on me. They couldn't hardly get my test done because I stopped breathing so much. As soon as I woke up from the test my cardiologist told me that I had to have the test done for sleep apnea the next night. My heart and everything was ok, it was my sleep apnea causing everything. When they did the test, I stopped breathing 91 times in an hour. Since I have had the cpap machine I really sleep all night now.

My husband uses a cpap, which in some way rubs sores on one of his ears. Would your idea help with that, do you think?

Thanks for posting will be making a set when I get home. Hugs from on c-papper to another.

This sounds like improper fitting from the straps of the mask. Perhaps the straps are too tight? Or, not positioned correctly? I would suggest either referring to the fitting instructions or CD that came with his mask or looking his mask up on the manufacturer's website where they probably also have this information. If neither of these things work, then I'd suggest he call or see his respiratory therapist in person for assistance. Good luck.

Your very welcome. Let me know if I can be of any more help. good luck wiht your padacheeks. Huggies, Fay..sheese , now I have to figure out a way to get the back of my Swift FX to stay put. It rides up and I don't like that. Well more figuring to do.