(11-10-2019, 09:52 PM)Dormeo Wrote: It looks as though you have a long ramp with a pressure of 4. For many people, a pressure that low makes it hard to breathe. Either raise the ramp pressure to 6 or turn the ramp off. Let us know if you notice a difference.
Also, you might try setting the machine up during the day so you can read or watch TV while using it. This can help your body adapt to the feel of the mask and the pressure.
Most importantly, your reactions are pretty normal, and with a little patience and some adjustments, your therapy truly will get better.
Keep us posted!
Early on I had my ramp pressure set to 3 or 4 and it drove me nuts. Didn't know why until I learned a lot of important things here on the forum.
Now I use a 5-minute ramp and pressure of 6. That's kind of my lowest-pressure for a fairly neutral feel - not sucking into a vacuum and not getting blown up like a party balloon. Lately, I have been turning the ramp "off" since I am getting more used to the whole hose-head way of life.
Whatever you do, don't give up. If your mask/pillows/whatever gives you problems, (or eventually becomes problematic over time) there are numerous others to consider trying.
I think for most, this is a process to discover what combinations of things works best for you for both efficacy and comfort. You should be able to obtain high levels of both with help from the ApneaBoard team.
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