Are you sure his pressure is accurate or his mask fits good?  They only time I feel like I'm suffocating is if my mask loses suction and I therefore have an episode and stop breathing.  I also sleep with my mouth open and need a nose/mouth mask, the nasal one was worthless.  THey do offer a mouth sling to keep it closed, but I felt like my head was in a vice when wearing it.

Have you lost alot of weight.  I feel the same way about the pressure being too much.  I was told to come in for another sleep study if I gained or lost 25lbs. Because it can effect your pressure and mask fit.   But my insurance won't cover another one in less than a year.

Hi Stephie,

I have a cat and I have using the machine since 4 years ago. My cat never try to play or chew the hose.
I would recommend to give the cat an old hose to chew.

Chabela

 

My husband has mild SA and uses a CPAP every night and has for over a year.

As far as costs, our insurance covers the rental. I found a site that sells them and the range is huge.  (http://www.cpapsupplyusa.com/CPAP-Departments/CPAP-and-BiPAP-Machines/Auto-CPAP-Machines.aspx)  The type we both have are the automatic ones but our models have been discontinued according to this website.

Hi Michelie,

I have used a CPAP machine for seven years.  Once you are used to it, you wonder how you ever did without it.  Have an ear, nose, and throat doctor exam you.  He will be able to tell you if losing weight will resolve your problem, or if you need to be a lifetime user.  I know the CPAP gear is not very sexy, but it really does save lives. 

Julia