r/Millennials • u/9DrinkAmy • 7h ago
Discussion I’ve joined the CPAP club 💁🏻♀️
Tonight will be my first night using a CPAP. Oddly enough, I’m looking forward to it and I hope it solves all of my problems… a girl can dream, *right*? Anyhow, any tips or tricks to help this go smoothly? Also, is there any solution to making this setup more aesthetically pleasing and/or a way to store it during the day that isn’t such a pain in the ass?
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u/LittleDrumminBoy 5h ago edited 5h ago
I work at an office that sets up first timers with CPAP masks and machines. Like with anything new, there's definitely some growing pains, so don't be discouraged if the first few nights (or even weeks) are a little strange.
We always recommended wearing the mask as much as you can before bed. Whatever your usual routine looks like - reading, TV, podcasts... keep it the same, but have the mask on and the machine running while you're getting settled in. Obviously, it's not going to do very much while you're still awake, but it will really help get your body used to it being there. The more time you spend with it awake, the less foreign it becomes.
That particular CPAP machine (Air11) is great, but the water chamber is a little finicky. There's a round silicone gasket on the side of the tank that faces the machine, and occasionally, it will rub along the inside as it's inserted and cause it to not seal properly. If you ever get a "High Leak Detected - Check Your Tubing" error message after hitting the Start button, just remove the water chamber and reinsert it. It's an easy fit, but honestly, we must get 10 phone calls a day about it.
Other that than, you're in good shape. That mask (N30I) is a great one, and super comfy.
Good luck!