Still rips off mask
Question:
I’ve been using my bi-pap machine for a year and still rip off the mask before I awaken. I also have lots of stomache gas..I cAN belch for over 2 hours before I get rid of it all… and I stil;l have narcolepsy..but to a lesser degree. Any thouights..help? — q
Response:
This may be a dumb idea you’ve already tried, but: If you’re getting stomach gas, try a chin strap. If the high pressure air gets into your mouth and then you swallow (in your sleep of course), you can build up some awesome gas. Been there, done that. Several hours of CPAP while swallowing can give you a major advantage in any belching or farting contest. Unfortunately, that is a rather limited career path. Sorry, can’t help with the ripping-off-mask. I hate mine and would rip it off if I had the energy. Does your mask maybe not fit right? My first two have not, and the veterans tell me that is a common problem. Also, uncomfortable headgear might do that. If my Sullivan Rescap was less uncomfortable, I might rip it off in my sleep rather than have it wake me when it tries to tear off my ears. regards, eric pearson er…@mindspring.com On 14 Sep 1997 03:12:31 GMT, cdg…@ripco.com (CDGertrude) wrote: – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->I’ve been using my bi-pap machine for a year and still rip off the >mask before I awaken. I also have lots of stomache gas..I cAN belch >for over 2 hours before I get rid of it all… >and I stil;l have narcolepsy..but to a lesser degree. >Any thouights..help?
Response:
CDGertrude wrote: > I’ve been using my bi-pap machine for a year and still rip off the > mask before I awaken. I also have lots of stomache gas..I cAN belch > for over 2 hours before I get rid of it all… > and I stil;l have narcolepsy..but to a lesser degree. > Any thouights..help? > — > q
You may want to think about nasal congestion. Some people open their mouth if they’re having difficulty getting enough air through the nose, which could be causing your gas. However, a chin strap might help. This is a common cause of removing the mask while asleep, as well as mask comfort. Lauren Ero
