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Hybrid CPAP mask

From my experience with the CPAP mask it seems that the fit and the comfortability is very important if not the most important thing (although getting used to the air blowing into your face also takes time to get used to).   In my situation I had to have a full face mask because I couldn’t sleep with my mouth closed. I tried just covering my nose but it wasn't long before the air was rushing out my mouth which was a strange sensation.   Of course with the full face mask I had problems also such as the air escaping from the side of the mask, or the mask was so tight that it gave me headaches.   You might want to consider a hybrid CPAP mask . The hybrid mask has a combination of the best features in all the other types of mask.   One of best things about this mask is the adjustability of it which helps stop the air leakage and also makes it more comfortable to wear. Another feature is the addition of nasal air pillows which go into your nostrils. It also has ...

Is there an app for sleep apnea?

We are definitely living in the high tech world, every time you think that you have reached the peak of technology in cell phones, cell phone software and all things dealing with the PC, something else comes up to amaze you. And what is great about all these gadgets is what they can do for you. Smart phones let you do some many that help you when you are on the go, like surfing the net for information about companies, restaurants, stores, weather and just about anything else you might need to know. Surprisingly enough there is now an app (application) that helps determine whether you have sleep apnea or not. From the company RESMed “today released the RESMed Sleep Assessment app, a novel new app for iPhone that lets users record themselves during sleep. The app also includes a clinically validated questionnaire that assesses their risk and other helpful features to empower users to discuss their sleep health with their physician. “ That is really cool! You can record yourself wh...