This information has been reviewed and approved by Mindy Busby, MHS, PA-C (February 2017).
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Summary: Top 10 CPAP Life Hacks
- Try different masks to find what best fits your face.
- Use a CPAP pillow to stop your mask from shifting.
- Try a nasal mask or nasal pillows if you feel claustrophobic.
- Utilize comfort settings to improve tolerability.
- Adjust humidity and tube temperature to prevent nasal and mouth dryness.
- Use a nasal saline rinse for congestion.
- Increase tube temperature and use a tube cover to prevent condensation and water dripping on your face.
- Change mask cushions regularly to prevent leaks.
- Use mask cushion covers or cloth masks to lessen irritation.
- Practice using your CPAP during relaxing daytime activities (watching TV, reading a book, etc.).
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