12-26-2024, 11:30 AM
behind-the-ear cpap mask
HELP! Just tried my 6th mask with no success. SEVERE clau strophobia. Has anyone tried a behind the ear CPAP mask? Pros/cons? Other recommendations? TIA.
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12-26-2024, 01:31 PM
RE: behind-the-ear cpap mask
I have not tried it yet, but I am skeptical. My ears were quite irritated when I needed to wear a COVID mask, similarly hanging on the ears, for a few hours. Considering that you have much stronger pulling forces with a CPAP mask, especially at higher pressure, I do not believe that this will be a viable alternative.
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12-26-2024, 06:00 PM
RE: behind-the-ear cpap mask
To me, my cpap is life saving equipment that i must use. I don't care for the full face mask but i must use it. If you have serious claustraphobia issues, You need to get that dealt with by a doctor first.
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12-27-2024, 10:20 AM
RE: behind-the-ear cpap mask
Bleep masks are as minimalistic as you can get. If you have not tried them they are worth a go.
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