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Begin using your CPAP for short periods of time during the day while you watch
TV or read.
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Use the "ramp" setting on your unit so the air pressure increases
slowly to the proper level.
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Use CPAP every night and for every nap. Using it less often reduces the health
benefits and makes it harder for your body to get used to it.
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Newer CPAP models are virtually silent; however, if you find the sound of your CPAP machine to be bothersome,
place the unit under your bed to dampen the sound.
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Make small adjustments to your mask, tubing, straps and headgear until you get
the right fit.
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Use a saline nasal spray to ease mild nasal congestion.
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Take a nasal decongestant to relieve more severe nasal or sinus congestion.
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Use a heated humidifier that fits your CPAP model to enhance your breathing
comfort.
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Try a system that uses nasal pillows if traditional masks give you problems.
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Clean your mask, tubing and headgear once a week.
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Regularly check and replace the filters for your CPAP unit and humidifier.
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Work closely with your sleep doctor and your CPAP supplier to make sure that
you have the machine, mask and air pressure setting that works best for you.
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