Q&A: this is for those that have sleep apnea. How do you get used to the cpap machine?

by Rachel Tayse

Question by ougal: this is for those that have sleep apnea. How do you get used to the cpap machine? I am having a sleep apnea test done soon and may have to use the machine. I had the sleep apnea long time ago but I couldn't get used to the machine so I sent it back.

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Answer by mlgable
You do not have to settle for a mask anymore. They also have nasal pillows that you can use. That is what my husband chose. Since you already know you have sleep apnea from previous testing you need to change you mindset so to speak. Think of this as something like diabetes. If you needed insulin shots in order to control you diabetes would you tell you doctor you can't do it and not take the insulin and risk losing you limbs or worse yet your life? Think of the C-Pap machine in the same way. Using it is helping you and helping your health. If you have trouble adjusting to a c-pap call the medical place that supplies your C-Pap and get help from the people there. Sleep apnea is serious and needs to be treated. Good Luck.

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