The initial stages of CPAP therapy can be somewhat daunting, particularly when you are presented with a machine and it has a bunch of buttons, screens and settings you have never encountered. The AirSense 10 is a device that is even easy to operate, yet in that case as well it requires some time to get accustomed to it. And although this is a simple guide, you may be new to CPAP or simply trying to get a feel more comfortable with your AirSense 10 so that you don’t have to read too much of a guide that is technical in nature.

 

Getting to Know Your Machine

At a glance the AirSense 10 may seem complex, however in the real sense, most persons master the usage within no time. The screen can tell you the most important things such as your pressure setting, the humidity, and the amount of time you took wearing the mask. You need not have to make all this changes immediately-in fact you had better leave it simple at the beginning. There is nothing to know or do but learn where to press the start button, how to fill your water chamber and how to connect your tubing and mask. These little things will get you down and the machine will no longer seem so daunting.

 

Choosing the Right Mask Fit

Many of the new users of CPAP have trouble during the initial few nights not due to the AirSense 10 but the mask. In case the mask is loosely fitted, the air escapes and causes a lot of noise that will wake you. When it is too tight, it provides marks or it is uncomfortable on your face. Some trial and error may be involved in determining what is most comfortable. Little changes can result into a huge difference such as bringing the strap closer or adjusting the cushion. Patience with yourself as nearly all people have to wait a while before the mask becomes normal.

 

Humidity and Comfort Settings 

The humidifier is inbuilt with the AirSense 10, and this is one of the best features. Dry air may cause irritation to your nose or throat and there are even few people who wake up with a stuffed up nose because the humidity is low. Then there is nothing to fear going up or down with humidity. It does not need to be impeccable, just experiment with a different level up or down, until you feel more comfortable with your breathing. With time you will realize what environment is more appropriate to different seasons as in winter the air is dry and may require more moisture.

 

Getting Used to Air Pressure

CPAP therapy may be bizarre during the initial few nights due to the airflow. AirSense 10 has modes that make it easier to get used to the pressure, which does not make you feel that there is too much at the same time. Should you feel that the air is excessive and are in need of a rest, you can use the ramp feature which flows a slow rising of the pressure. This makes the act of relaxing and going to sleep a lot more comfortable according to many new users. After some practising, the pressure will no longer be as pronounced.

 

Building Healthy Habits

The most important thing with the AirSense 10 is consistency. You may feel like missing a night or two here and there, particularly when you are still getting used to it but the more you use it the sooner you get used to it. Get it into your bedtime habit, as brushing your teeth. After time, most of the users realize that they do sleep better with the machine, than without it, and they wake up restful and alert.

 

It can be a learning process at first, starting with the AirSense 10, but, in time, you get used to the rhythm of it and it has become a normal night part of your routine. CPAP therapy can be made easier and more comfortable with patience, few minor adjustments and constant practice to achieve the restful sleep that you have been lacking.