I have a glass tube connecting my left eye to the inside of my nose, this is for drainage as this eye does not have a duct. When I were my cpap mask it also pressurizes the inside of my eyeball and causes my eyelid to puff out until the air leaks out. This is very uncomfortable. I have turned the pressure down, but when it gets low enough for my eye then it does not work for my sleep problem. Does anyone know of a mask that might work. I have considered making one myself out of an old skuba mask so my eyes and nose are both covered but have not found one yet. Any ideas??? Randy

I typed into Google "full face mask" and I think there is a mask by Respironics that is called a FitLife total face mask.  Don't know if this type would help you.  Have you considered a mask with nasal pillow?  I use a Res Med Swift LT for Her and it works for me.  Hope you find what you need.

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Last edited by dkdc on Thu Aug 20, 2009 11:18 pm; edited 2 times in total

As Mayumi mentioned, Respironics fitlife mask covers your eyes as well



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If the full face mask doesn't work, you need to consult with your sleep specialist and possibly the doctor who inserted your tube.

Did I read your post wrong?  It sounded like you reduced your CPAP pressure without consulting your doctor or knowing what the effect would be on your sleep apnea; this is a very dangerous thing to do.  A very small reduction in pressure can cause CPPA to be ineffective.  If you reduced the pressure to the point where CPAP is ineffective, there is no real point in using CPAP.  Unless you are using a fully data capable CPAP machine and know how to interpret the data; if you have reduced your pressure, you have no idea if your CPAP is still effective.

Try the Oracle as well.  It is a completely oral device.  You breath through your mouth only and use nose plugs to keep from breathing through your nose.  Therefore, there may not be much air pressure going up there.  You will probably need to use your humidifier as it tends to dry some people's throats out.

Vicki


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Friedrich must of had apnea.

I have talked to several doctors, the one that installed the tube and the one that put me on the machine. The nose plugs will not work as I have plugged my nose before and pressure from my mouth still goes to my nose as the tube is in the top of my nose and way above where the plugs would go. I believe I need a mask that covers my eyes and my nose for it to work right. Just my opinion.     Randy

As the first reply by Mayumi mentioned - the Fit Life mask covers eyes.  It looks pretty interesting.  It is NOT a full face mask but a "total face" mask.

What do you think?  Some people on the list have tried it and like it.

I had not considered covering my entire face but that looks like it might work. Will have to try it. Wonder why none of the so called specialest in this area had not heard of it   Thanks   Randy

Wow, I never would have thought of a problem like yours. I would not make your own mask. This is probably way out there, but have you called a manufacturer and told them your specific problem??? Is there any way they could help you? Would insurance pay for a specialized mask?

On the market, the Fit Life mask, as dkdc mentioned, is the only one I think of (with my lack of knowledge).

I hope you figure something out. Good Luck!!!!!


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Previous Mask: F&P Zest (did not like)
Current Mask: Resmed Swift LT for her (nasal pillow)
CPAP: F&P Sleep Series 234