Is CPAP worth loosing the beard?

[jnd1959]

So then why do they make the full mask? Why would a doctor prescribe them because of the study? They mentioned it after my study.

[emoji2369]

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I too was a mouth breather until I used the nasal pillows. Some people probably will not adapt but there are other options such as cinch straps to keep mouth closed. I would at least try one and see. It's my observation that the ones who use the pillows stay with it longer.

Having said that, If I have nasal blockage it does make for an uncomfortable evening. But I'm willing to bet that an ENT could and should fix that part of the equation.

[Duckologist]

one of the best adjustments I made, as well as my dad, is turn the ramp up- OFF. It was fine when you first lay down, but if you get up in middle of night to pee, then go back on machine, the ramp up again makes you feel like you are suffocating.

I too turned the ramp up OFF

[Fishndude]

The loss of any beard is something to celebrate.

[Duckologist]

The loss of any beard is something to celebrate.

But is shaving the same as loosing?

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[Gunnyart]

Lose, loose Okay my bad.

The Doc. changed the prescription to read mask of choice.
I turned ramp off and like it better. (I also bumped the low end pressure a touch)

Doing the nasal pillows and I'm able to wear it all night without issues.

So the beard stays... for now.