Re: Sleep Study for Ruth C

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Ruth,

I have used a mask type called Ultra Mirage for the past year and I

like it better than any others I tried but it may take you a couple

of tries to find the right fit.

I really don't hear the machine at all during the night. My wife

does hear it but it is such a steady " white noise " that it is almost

like the sound of having a fan in the room. I snored pretty badly

before I began using the BIPAP so I am sure my wife would tell you

the sound of the machine is much more preferrable!

Sleeping in the comfort of your own home will give you a much truer

picture of your ability to tolerate the machine. I didn't sleep very

well either with all of the wires attached to me in a strange bed

during the study.

I find that the best sleep position for me with the mask is flat on

my back. I used to be more of a side sleeper and toss and turn

alot. The more movement you have, the more likely you will be to

have air leaks around the mask.