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I’m on some other forums and also have OSCAR, which makes the night’s sleep very detailed, I’m leaning and starting to understand it better, but here’s my true concern.
Sleep Apnea is defined and diagnosed as someone who stops breathing during their sleep time!
So it’s understandable, to me, why AHI (events) are the most important part of treatment!
So, the way I see it, my goal is to get those AHI numbers under 5 per hour and as low as possible, first and foremost, secondly is keeping leaks to a minimum, and lastly is to find a mask that does that plus is comfortable and allows me to sleep, wearing it from bedtime until waking in the morning!
The Dreamwear Wisp Mask is the one that gives me the best numbers, however it’s one of the ones I cannot sleep the whole night, as I seem to always wake up at 5:30am feeling claustrophobic and when I take the mask off, it feels like it peels off my face leaving red marks on my face!!
So, for me, this mask is not an option ‘because’ full face masks and full nose covering masks are not the most comfortable regardless of the numbers!
On the forums group, some have a better understanding of OSCAR and are tweaking things trying to get this thing, and that thing, at this certain level, and so on.
I’m not insinuating that its ’overkill‘ because I don’t know enough about OSCAR, but it seems to me that as long as my AHI and leaks are under control, and I have as comfortable of a mask as possible, that will allow me to sleep, wearing it until I wake up is all that matters.
Yes, my long term goal is to become like many I’ve heard many testify to saying they can’t imagine sleeping ‘without’ CPAP!!!That approach makes sense to me! Some people really enjoy getting that kind of detailed feedback, but for others, it's not worth the stress. - Lori (Team Member)
I’m Jack and I have been using CPAP about 6 weeks or so. I have an SD card and OSCAR.
I’m down here in SW Florida, I’ll be 73 October 3rd and I have read about people who have gotten to the point where they say they can’t imagine sleeping without CPAP!
THAT’S where I want to get!
I’m going through the mask dilemma right now. I just can’t find one that works well enough that I can keep it on all night! So FRUSTRATING!
Hi
. I'm glad you're able to order new masks so easily. That's the type my husband uses (with the front hose attachment) and he's happy with it. It does sometimes slip when he sleeps on his side, but not badly. He usually senses it and wakes up to adjust it.
No one type of mask works for everyone, so I would just keep trying until you find a favorite. It's wonderful that you are willing to work through the mask issues. Many people give up without even trying a different one. - Lori (Team Member)
Hi and welcome! We're glad you found us. Let us know how we can best support you. Warm wishes! - Lori (Team Member)
