mask problems

[seaney53]

hi,new to forum!
my only problem with the full face mask is when i sleep on my back the machine is less effective than whem i lie on my side ie I snore more!
can only assume the mask must slip when i sleep on my back,which is my preferred resting position.
anybody have the same problem?

[ElleCee]

Hi Seaney,

It could be that when you lie down on your back your face alters shape a little and you could quite easily be getting leaks. In this case you need to adjust it once laying down.
I don't want to teach granny to suck eggs so a little more info like:
How long have you had your cpap? Have you been back to the clinic to have it tweeked since you got it? Have you tried other masks?

Good luck
Lorraine

[Tigers Fan]

Worst position

Sleeping on your back permits a relaxed tongue to add to apnoea problems.

TF

[seaney53]

thanks for the replies!
hi Lorraine,I have had the machine for 6 years,and it is serviced annually.
I will adjust the straps from now on,maybe thats the answer.