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Does your sleep apnea CPAP mask hurt your nose?
A company called SeQual Technologies has joined up with CHI-SAN LLC to make available what looks to be a useful device for those who experience discomfort on the bridge of the nose as a result of the pressure of a CPAP mask.
The Sleep Comfort Care Pad is described as intended for patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) who experience pain and discomfort on or around the bridge of their nose associated with using nasal or full face masks. The pad acts as a cushion between the patient’s face and mask, and is simply placed across the bridge of the nose under the mask.
The pad is reusable and can be cleaned with soap and water.The protective polymer gel pad is composed of USP grade mineral oil, is hypoallergenic, latex and silicone free.
This could prove to be a very useful solution to CPAP mask discomfort.
The Pittsburgh Steelers want you to know about sleep apnea
According to the article, Steeler Chukky Okobi has sleep apnea as does cornerback Deshea Townsend's brother. So does ESPN 1250 general manger Mike Thompson.
Their goals are similar to this website - to create awareness about sleep apnea. Some of the signs of sleep apnea can include regular:
• Daytime sleepiness or dozing off while driving
• Falling asleep at inappropriate times or fighting to stay awake after a full night of rest
• Loud snoring, gasping or choking
• Depression
• Irritability or mood swings
• Sexual dysfunction
• Morning headaches often accompanied by a dry throat
• Frequent nighttime urination
• Lack of concentration
• Memory impairment
What about you? Are you aware of the signs of sleep apnea?
Best sleep apnea books
The amount of time a doctor can spend with a patient is limited, yet what a sleep apnea patient should know is wide-ranging. There's a lot to know about sleep apnea.
I wish my doctors said "here, read these books on sleep apnea and call me if you have any questions."
Most doctors fail to give this sort of guidance, so I've compiled a list of the best sleep apnea books.
If you just learned from your doctor that you have sleep apnea, these books will give you a lot of confidence in dealing with your treatment and will make it easier to know the right questions to ask your doctor.
When I first asked my primary care doctor is there was anything I could do to stop snoring, my doctor asked me a bunch of questions and then signed me up to see a specialist for a sleep study. I had no idea what to expect - sleep apnea was unknown territory. I wish my doctor had handed me a brochure or book or something!
Soon I had a diagnosis of severe sleep apnea and started using a CPAP machine.
Initially treatment was difficult and the CPAP mask covering my wasn't working out for me because it caused both nasal dryness and it didn't seem to be working. I later switched to a full-face mask and it solved both the nasal dryness and allowed me to breath through my mouth while sleeping. Now I sleep faithfully with a CPAP mask on every night, glad that treatment I have treatment.
There was a lot of trial and error to get where I am today. In retrospect, it would have been easier if I had read a few books earlier on in the process.
Each of us will have a unique sleep apnea treatment path and set of experiences. Knowing the facts can make the journey an easier path to travel.