Guest guest Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 Dyane, I was really surprised when you said earlier that you had several nights of testing the CPAP equipment, but I'm starting to understand that a little. I will look it up online though because I'm still not getting a lot of it. Like if the nose & mouth are covered, where does the CO2 go that we exhale? And is this thing connected to an oxygen tank? I've never heard anything about that, so where does the air come from that it forces in? I'm guessing the blue gel is used to seal the mask from leaking? I have a small face too, which is one reason why my first sleep test wasn't any good. Their nose/mouth air measuring thingy was too big & kept sliding too far off my face. So I'll pay close attention to see if I have the same eye pressure problem that you had. Thanks for the info. As for the days of B & W TV, I've been horse crazy all my life, so my favorite shows were My Friend Flicka & Fury (I couldn't decide whether I wanted Graves as a dad or an older boyfriend. So good looking!) My dad flew planes in his spare time, so I also wanted to be niece Penny from Sky King. But what I've really always wondered is what happened to Tommy Rettig from Lassie? (Had a crush on him too... oh, & ny Crawford from... name of show??? What happened to him?) I've always thought the guy who plays Spiderman now looks a lot like Tommy Rettig. Can't remember his name either but it isn't Rettig. (Looks like I'm having a major senior noun loss moment.) Anyway, I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving. Cees, S Calif IPF/UIP 10/08 > > Cees, yes its alot like torture, only good torture ya know LOL I know I was seriously sleep deprived as I almost fell asleep in Phoenix traffic which is insane. Cpap masks come in two versions..Nasel or Full Face. Nasel masks or prongs fit over or in your nose and seal it comepletely as the whole idea is the force of the air keeps your throat open., Full Face do the same thing only going over the nose and mouth. You can wear a nasel and if your mouth drops open you can put this giant elastic band over your head and under your chin to hold it closed or you can go full face. I have a round but small(chin to forehead) face and even small masks are just a bit too big for me and so the nose piece that should fit on the bridge of my nose is just up high enough to press on the inner eye area. The mask also has to be tight enough to seal and not leak when you turn your head so you tend to wake up with red lines on your face that go away in an hour or so. > Do I like it no Is it worth it You bet, I also don't worry about losing my oxygen in my sleep as it bleeds into the cpap. The fact that Lou lost her mask in her sleep scares the **** out of me. Fisher Paykel is just a brand name. Google cpap mask and you will be able to look at many masks and types of masks. Have fun. If none of this makes sense give me a call. Happy Thanksgiving. > > Dyane, 54, Phoenix, IIP 02 now NSIP 09, Breast Cancer, Psoriasis, Lipodermatosclerosis, Diabetes, and now a RA like autoimmune component, yadda yadda yadda. > > > " Life is not a journey to the grave with intentions of arriving is a pretty, well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, chocolate in one hand, Margaritas in the other, loudly proclaiming " Holy **** What a ride! " . " > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 Cees - ny Crawford, wasn't he the son on the Rifleman series? I just love it when the whole board goes retro.... but some of the newbies have just gotta be shakin' their heads. CPAP runs off room air unless you bleed in from a concentrator or other system. My exhaled breath escapes through the vent in the front of my mask. I check my sat level when I wake during the night and in the morning and am always way up around 96-98%. I also wear my CPAP when I nap during the day. I have been known to put it on the table next to the sofa if I am dozing while watching TV. I have always wondered if I shouldn't have a battery back that I wear around my neck to keep my sats up... LOL. One would think it would be less expensive, more light weight and efficient than the tanks, carts, and backpacks. Just would look funny with a " painter's mask " on my face all day!! > > > > Cees, yes its alot like torture, only good torture ya know LOL I know I was seriously sleep deprived as I almost fell asleep in Phoenix traffic which is insane. Cpap masks come in two versions..Nasel or Full Face. Nasel masks or prongs fit over or in your nose and seal it comepletely as the whole idea is the force of the air keeps your throat open., Full Face do the same thing only going over the nose and mouth. You can wear a nasel and if your mouth drops open you can put this giant elastic band over your head and under your chin to hold it closed or you can go full face. I have a round but small(chin to forehead) face and even small masks are just a bit too big for me and so the nose piece that should fit on the bridge of my nose is just up high enough to press on the inner eye area. The mask also has to be tight enough to seal and not leak when you turn your head so you tend to wake up with red lines on your face that go away in an hour or so. > > Do I like it no Is it worth it You bet, I also don't worry about losing my oxygen in my sleep as it bleeds into the cpap. The fact that Lou lost her mask in her sleep scares the **** out of me. Fisher Paykel is just a brand name. Google cpap mask and you will be able to look at many masks and types of masks. Have fun. If none of this makes sense give me a call. Happy Thanksgiving. > > > > Dyane, 54, Phoenix, IIP 02 now NSIP 09, Breast Cancer, Psoriasis, Lipodermatosclerosis, Diabetes, and now a RA like autoimmune component, yadda yadda yadda. > > > > > > " Life is not a journey to the grave with intentions of arriving is a pretty, well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, chocolate in one hand, Margaritas in the other, loudly proclaiming " Holy **** What a ride! " . " > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 Do you know that Graves and Arness are brothers? I got a 20 on those questions. I.m old.Beverley Joy,71, UIP,NSIP 1-09,Diabetes,Sjogren's,Fibromyalgia IdahoSubject: Re: CPAP, etc.To: Breathe-Support Date: Thursday, November 26, 2009, 12:01 AM Dyane, I was really surprised when you said earlier that you had several nights of testing the CPAP equipment, but I'm starting to understand that a little. I will look it up online though because I'm still not getting a lot of it. Like if the nose & mouth are covered, where does the CO2 go that we exhale? And is this thing connected to an oxygen tank? I've never heard anything about that, so where does the air come from that it forces in? I'm guessing the blue gel is used to seal the mask from leaking? I have a small face too, which is one reason why my first sleep test wasn't any good. Their nose/mouth air measuring thingy was too big & kept sliding too far off my face. So I'll pay close attention to see if I have the same eye pressure problem that you had. Thanks for the info. As for the days of B & W TV, I've been horse crazy all my life, so my favorite shows were My Friend Flicka & Fury (I couldn't decide whether I wanted Graves as a dad or an older boyfriend. So good looking!) My dad flew planes in his spare time, so I also wanted to be niece Penny from Sky King. But what I've really always wondered is what happened to Tommy Rettig from Lassie? (Had a crush on him too... oh, & ny Crawford from... name of show??? What happened to him?) I've always thought the guy who plays Spiderman now looks a lot like Tommy Rettig. Can't remember his name either but it isn't Rettig. (Looks like I'm having a major senior noun loss moment.) Anyway, I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving. Cees, S Calif IPF/UIP 10/08 > > Cees, yes its alot like torture, only good torture ya know LOL I know I was seriously sleep deprived as I almost fell asleep in Phoenix traffic which is insane. Cpap masks come in two versions..Nasel or Full Face. Nasel masks or prongs fit over or in your nose and seal it comepletely as the whole idea is the force of the air keeps your throat open., Full Face do the same thing only going over the nose and mouth. You can wear a nasel and if your mouth drops open you can put this giant elastic band over your head and under your chin to hold it closed or you can go full face. I have a round but small(chin to forehead) face and even small masks are just a bit too big for me and so the nose piece that should fit on the bridge of my nose is just up high enough to press on the inner eye area. The mask also has to be tight enough to seal and not leak when you turn your head so you tend to wake up with red lines on your face that go away in an hour or so. > Do I like it no Is it worth it You bet, I also don't worry about losing my oxygen in my sleep as it bleeds into the cpap. The fact that Lou lost her mask in her sleep scares the **** out of me. Fisher Paykel is just a brand name. Google cpap mask and you will be able to look at many masks and types of masks. Have fun. If none of this makes sense give me a call. Happy Thanksgiving. > > Dyane, 54, Phoenix, IIP 02 now NSIP 09, Breast Cancer, Psoriasis, Lipodermatosclerosi s, Diabetes, and now a RA like autoimmune component, yadda yadda yadda. > > > "Life is not a journey to the grave with intentions of arriving is a pretty, well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, chocolate in one hand, Margaritas in the other, loudly proclaiming "Holy **** What a ride!"." > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 Dear Lord, Mission Impossible and a Giant Carrot with a gun are brothers? And if you get the giant carrot you win a prize! Dyane, 54, Phoenix, IIP 02 now NSIP 09, Breast Cancer, Psoriasis, Lipodermatosclerosis, Diabetes, and now a RA like autoimmune component, yadda yadda yadda."Life is not a journey to the grave with intentions of arriving is a pretty, well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, chocolate in one hand, Margaritas in the other, loudly proclaiming "Holy **** What a ride!"."To: Breathe-Support Sent: Thu, November 26, 2009 7:59:33 PMSubject: Re: Re: CPAP, etc. Do you know that Graves and Arness are brothers? I got a 20 on those questions. I.m old.Beverley Joy,71, UIP,NSIP 1-09,Diabetes, Sjogren's, Fibromyalgia IdahoFrom: ceesnews <ceesnews (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Re: CPAP, etc.To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comDate: Thursday, November 26, 2009, 12:01 AM Dyane, I was really surprised when you said earlier that you had several nights of testing the CPAP equipment, but I'm starting to understand that a little. I will look it up online though because I'm still not getting a lot of it. Like if the nose & mouth are covered, where does the CO2 go that we exhale? And is this thing connected to an oxygen tank? I've never heard anything about that, so where does the air come from that it forces in? I'm guessing the blue gel is used to seal the mask from leaking? I have a small face too, which is one reason why my first sleep test wasn't any good. Their nose/mouth air measuring thingy was too big & kept sliding too far off my face. So I'll pay close attention to see if I have the same eye pressure problem that you had. Thanks for the info. As for the days of B & W TV, I've been horse crazy all my life, so my favorite shows were My Friend Flicka & Fury (I couldn't decide whether I wanted Graves as a dad or an older boyfriend. So good looking!) My dad flew planes in his spare time, so I also wanted to be niece Penny from Sky King. But what I've really always wondered is what happened to Tommy Rettig from Lassie? (Had a crush on him too... oh, & ny Crawford from... name of show??? What happened to him?) I've always thought the guy who plays Spiderman now looks a lot like Tommy Rettig. Can't remember his name either but it isn't Rettig. (Looks like I'm having a major senior noun loss moment.) Anyway, I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving. Cees, S Calif IPF/UIP 10/08 > > Cees, yes its alot like torture, only good torture ya know LOL I know I was seriously sleep deprived as I almost fell asleep in Phoenix traffic which is insane. Cpap masks come in two versions..Nasel or Full Face. Nasel masks or prongs fit over or in your nose and seal it comepletely as the whole idea is the force of the air keeps your throat open., Full Face do the same thing only going over the nose and mouth. You can wear a nasel and if your mouth drops open you can put this giant elastic band over your head and under your chin to hold it closed or you can go full face. I have a round but small(chin to forehead) face and even small masks are just a bit too big for me and so the nose piece that should fit on the bridge of my nose is just up high enough to press on the inner eye area. The mask also has to be tight enough to seal and not leak when you turn your head so you tend to wake up with red lines on your face that go away in an hour or so. > Do I like it no Is it worth it You bet, I also don't worry about losing my oxygen in my sleep as it bleeds into the cpap. The fact that Lou lost her mask in her sleep scares the **** out of me. Fisher Paykel is just a brand name. Google cpap mask and you will be able to look at many masks and types of masks. Have fun. If none of this makes sense give me a call. Happy Thanksgiving. > > Dyane, 54, Phoenix, IIP 02 now NSIP 09, Breast Cancer, Psoriasis, Lipodermatosclerosi s, Diabetes, and now a RA like autoimmune component, yadda yadda yadda. > > > "Life is not a journey to the grave with intentions of arriving is a pretty, well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, chocolate in one hand, Margaritas in the other, loudly proclaiming "Holy **** What a ride!"." > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 cees did you google any of the names you just mentioned? Pink Joyce R (IPF 3/06) IFA 5/09 Pennsylvania Donate Life Listed 1/09 Inactive 4/09 www.transplantfund.org--- Subject: Re: CPAP, etc.To: Breathe-Support Date: Thursday, November 26, 2009, 3:01 AM Dyane, I was really surprised when you said earlier that you had several nights of testing the CPAP equipment, but I'm starting to understand that a little. I will look it up online though because I'm still not getting a lot of it. Like if the nose & mouth are covered, where does the CO2 go that we exhale? And is this thing connected to an oxygen tank? I've never heard anything about that, so where does the air come from that it forces in? I'm guessing the blue gel is used to seal the mask from leaking?I have a small face too, which is one reason why my first sleep test wasn't any good. Their nose/mouth air measuring thingy was too big & kept sliding too far off my face. So I'll pay close attention to see if I have the same eye pressure problem that you had. Thanks for the info.As for the days of B & W TV, I've been horse crazy all my life, so my favorite shows were My Friend Flicka & Fury (I couldn't decide whether I wanted Graves as a dad or an older boyfriend. So good looking!)My dad flew planes in his spare time, so I also wanted to be niece Penny from Sky King.But what I've really always wondered is what happened to Tommy Rettig from Lassie? (Had a crush on him too... oh, & ny Crawford from... name of show??? What happened to him?) I've always thought the guy who plays Spiderman now looks a lot like Tommy Rettig. Can't remember his name either but it isn't Rettig. (Looks like I'm having a major senior noun loss moment.)Anyway, I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving.Cees, S CalifIPF/UIP 10/08>> Cees, yes its alot like torture, only good torture ya know LOL I know I was seriously sleep deprived as I almost fell asleep in Phoenix traffic which is insane. Cpap masks come in two versions..Nasel or Full Face. Nasel masks or prongs fit over or in your nose and seal it comepletely as the whole idea is the force of the air keeps your throat open., Full Face do the same thing only going over the nose and mouth. You can wear a nasel and if your mouth drops open you can put this giant elastic band over your head and under your chin to hold it closed or you can go full face. I have a round but small(chin to forehead) face and even small masks are just a bit too big for me and so the nose piece that should fit on the bridge of my nose is just up high enough to press on the inner eye area. The mask also has to be tight enough to seal and not leak when you turn your head so you tend to wake up with red lines on your face that go away in an hour or so.> Do I like it no Is it worth it You bet, I also don't worry about losing my oxygen in my sleep as it bleeds into the cpap. The fact that Lou lost her mask in her sleep scares the **** out of me. Fisher Paykel is just a brand name. Google cpap mask and you will be able to look at many masks and types of masks. Have fun. If none of this makes sense give me a call. Happy Thanksgiving.> > Dyane, 54, Phoenix, IIP 02 now NSIP 09, Breast Cancer, Psoriasis, Lipodermatosclerosi s, Diabetes, and now a RA like autoimmune component, yadda yadda yadda.> > > "Life is not a journey to the grave with intentions of arriving is a pretty, well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, chocolate in one hand, Margaritas in the other, loudly proclaiming "Holy **** What a ride!"."> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 Cees i just did a search on Tommy Rettig Wikpedia has an article after acting he went into computers he died in the early 90's of a heart attack Pink Joyce R (IPF 3/06) IFA 5/09 Pennsylvania Donate Life Listed 1/09 Inactive 4/09 www.transplantfund.org--- Subject: Re: CPAP, etc.To: Breathe-Support Date: Thursday, November 26, 2009, 3:01 AM Dyane, I was really surprised when you said earlier that you had several nights of testing the CPAP equipment, but I'm starting to understand that a little. I will look it up online though because I'm still not getting a lot of it. Like if the nose & mouth are covered, where does the CO2 go that we exhale? And is this thing connected to an oxygen tank? I've never heard anything about that, so where does the air come from that it forces in? I'm guessing the blue gel is used to seal the mask from leaking?I have a small face too, which is one reason why my first sleep test wasn't any good. Their nose/mouth air measuring thingy was too big & kept sliding too far off my face. So I'll pay close attention to see if I have the same eye pressure problem that you had. Thanks for the info.As for the days of B & W TV, I've been horse crazy all my life, so my favorite shows were My Friend Flicka & Fury (I couldn't decide whether I wanted Graves as a dad or an older boyfriend. So good looking!)My dad flew planes in his spare time, so I also wanted to be niece Penny from Sky King.But what I've really always wondered is what happened to Tommy Rettig from Lassie? (Had a crush on him too... oh, & ny Crawford from... name of show??? What happened to him?) I've always thought the guy who plays Spiderman now looks a lot like Tommy Rettig. Can't remember his name either but it isn't Rettig. (Looks like I'm having a major senior noun loss moment.)Anyway, I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving.Cees, S CalifIPF/UIP 10/08>> Cees, yes its alot like torture, only good torture ya know LOL I know I was seriously sleep deprived as I almost fell asleep in Phoenix traffic which is insane. Cpap masks come in two versions..Nasel or Full Face. Nasel masks or prongs fit over or in your nose and seal it comepletely as the whole idea is the force of the air keeps your throat open., Full Face do the same thing only going over the nose and mouth. You can wear a nasel and if your mouth drops open you can put this giant elastic band over your head and under your chin to hold it closed or you can go full face. I have a round but small(chin to forehead) face and even small masks are just a bit too big for me and so the nose piece that should fit on the bridge of my nose is just up high enough to press on the inner eye area. The mask also has to be tight enough to seal and not leak when you turn your head so you tend to wake up with red lines on your face that go away in an hour or so.> Do I like it no Is it worth it You bet, I also don't worry about losing my oxygen in my sleep as it bleeds into the cpap. The fact that Lou lost her mask in her sleep scares the **** out of me. Fisher Paykel is just a brand name. Google cpap mask and you will be able to look at many masks and types of masks. Have fun. If none of this makes sense give me a call. Happy Thanksgiving.> > Dyane, 54, Phoenix, IIP 02 now NSIP 09, Breast Cancer, Psoriasis, Lipodermatosclerosi s, Diabetes, and now a RA like autoimmune component, yadda yadda yadda.> > > "Life is not a journey to the grave with intentions of arriving is a pretty, well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, chocolate in one hand, Margaritas in the other, loudly proclaiming "Holy **** What a ride!"."> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 If you google CPAP machines you will get a better idea of how it works. It is not typically hooked up to an oxygen concentrator or oxygen tank... depends on your needs. My mask has a series of holes in the front of it for air to be expired through. the air is forced in by the CPAP from room air and usually has a hydrator portion connected to it. There are all kinds of masks, again it depends on your needs. Stefani 61 year old Utahn (transplant from MN) ILD 2/2006, NSIP (fibrotic) 10/2009, Diabetes II 2/2006, Sleep Apnea 4/2009 > > > > Cees, yes its alot like torture, only good torture ya know LOL I know I was seriously sleep deprived as I almost fell asleep in Phoenix traffic which is insane. Cpap masks come in two versions..Nasel or Full Face. Nasel masks or prongs fit over or in your nose and seal it comepletely as the whole idea is the force of the air keeps your throat open., Full Face do the same thing only going over the nose and mouth. You can wear a nasel and if your mouth drops open you can put this giant elastic band over your head and under your chin to hold it closed or you can go full face. I have a round but small(chin to forehead) face and even small masks are just a bit too big for me and so the nose piece that should fit on the bridge of my nose is just up high enough to press on the inner eye area. The mask also has to be tight enough to seal and not leak when you turn your head so you tend to wake up with red lines on your face that go away in an hour or so. > > Do I like it no Is it worth it You bet, I also don't worry about losing my oxygen in my sleep as it bleeds into the cpap. The fact that Lou lost her mask in her sleep scares the **** out of me. Fisher Paykel is just a brand name. Google cpap mask and you will be able to look at many masks and types of masks. Have fun. If none of this makes sense give me a call. Happy Thanksgiving. > > > > Dyane, 54, Phoenix, IIP 02 now NSIP 09, Breast Cancer, Psoriasis, Lipodermatosclerosi s, Diabetes, and now a RA like autoimmune component, yadda yadda yadda. > > > > > > " Life is not a journey to the grave with intentions of arriving is a pretty, well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, chocolate in one hand, Margaritas in the other, loudly proclaiming " Holy **** What a ride! " . " > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Thanks everyone for all the info on CPAP machines. I researched even more & am astounded at all the different types of equipment, etc. I'm getting really antsy waiting until Dec. 22 for this appt. Also thanks, Joyce, for the info on Tommy Rettig. I googled ny Crawford from The Rifleman & he has his own orchestra. He also still acts in local theaters & playhouses. Cees, S Calif IPF/UIP 10/08 > > > > Cees, yes its alot like torture, only good torture ya know LOL I know I was seriously sleep deprived as I almost fell asleep in Phoenix traffic which is insane. Cpap masks come in two versions..Nasel or Full Face. Nasel masks or prongs fit over or in your nose and seal it comepletely as the whole idea is the force of the air keeps your throat open., Full Face do the same thing only going over the nose and mouth. You can wear a nasel and if your mouth drops open you can put this giant elastic band over your head and under your chin to hold it closed or you can go full face. I have a round but small(chin to forehead) face and even small masks are just a bit too big for me and so the nose piece that should fit on the bridge of my nose is just up high enough to press on the inner eye area. The mask also has to be tight enough to seal and not leak when you turn your head so you tend to wake up with red lines on your face that go away in an hour or so. > > Do I like it no Is it worth it You bet, I also don't worry about losing my oxygen in my sleep as it bleeds into the cpap. The fact that Lou lost her mask in her sleep scares the **** out of me. Fisher Paykel is just a brand name. Google cpap mask and you will be able to look at many masks and types of masks. Have fun. If none of this makes sense give me a call. Happy Thanksgiving. > > > > Dyane, 54, Phoenix, IIP 02 now NSIP 09, Breast Cancer, Psoriasis, Lipodermatosclerosi s, Diabetes, and now a RA like autoimmune component, yadda yadda yadda. > > > > > > " Life is not a journey to the grave with intentions of arriving is a pretty, well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, chocolate in one hand, Margaritas in the other, loudly proclaiming " Holy **** What a ride! " . " > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Cees when i watch a movie based on a true story, i usually google it it makes the movie more interesting for me Pink Joyce R (IPF 3/06) IFA 5/09 Pennsylvania Donate Life Listed 1/09 Inactive 4/09 www.transplantfund.org--- Subject: Re: CPAP, etc.To: Breathe-Support Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 5:01 AM Thanks everyone for all the info on CPAP machines. I researched even more & am astounded at all the different types of equipment, etc. I'm getting really antsy waiting until Dec. 22 for this appt. Also thanks, Joyce, for the info on Tommy Rettig. I googled ny Crawford from The Rifleman & he has his own orchestra. He also still acts in local theaters & playhouses.Cees, S CalifIPF/UIP 10/08> >> > Cees, yes its alot like torture, only good torture ya know LOL I know I was seriously sleep deprived as I almost fell asleep in Phoenix traffic which is insane. Cpap masks come in two versions..Nasel or Full Face. Nasel masks or prongs fit over or in your nose and seal it comepletely as the whole idea is the force of the air keeps your throat open., Full Face do the same thing only going over the nose and mouth. You can wear a nasel and if your mouth drops open you can put this giant elastic band over your head and under your chin to hold it closed or you can go full face. I have a round but small(chin to forehead) face and even small masks are just a bit too big for me and so the nose piece that should fit on the bridge of my nose is just up high enough to press on the inner eye area. The mask also has to be tight enough to seal and not leak when you turn your head so you tend to wake up with red lines on your face that go away in an hour or so.> > Do I like it no Is it worth it You bet, I also don't worry about losing my oxygen in my sleep as it bleeds into the cpap. The fact that Lou lost her mask in her sleep scares the **** out of me. Fisher Paykel is just a brand name. Google cpap mask and you will be able to look at many masks and types of masks. Have fun. If none of this makes sense give me a call. Happy Thanksgiving.> > > > Dyane, 54, Phoenix, IIP 02 now NSIP 09, Breast Cancer, Psoriasis, Lipodermatosclerosi s, Diabetes, and now a RA like autoimmune component, yadda yadda yadda.> > > > > > "Life is not a journey to the grave with intentions of arriving is a pretty, well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, chocolate in one hand, Margaritas in the other, loudly proclaiming "Holy **** What a ride!"."> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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