The initiation of CPAP therapy may be rather awkward in the beginning. Although the machine is shaped in such a way that when it comes to sleep, it is easier to breathe, everybody is new to wearing a mask and a flow of air at night. The initial few evenings may require some adaptation and it is natural that it may take time to adjust.

To individuals on their way of getting an AirSense 11 initially, it may be very easy to know what is likely to occur during the initial month and thus navigate the shift with ease. Rather than hoping that everything is right the first night, it is good to consider the first few weeks to be a learning process in terms of finding out what works best to your sleeping schedule and comfort.

The First Few Nights Can Be Different

The initial night on an AirSense 11 might not necessarily feel like a regular night sleep. Some may find it easier to notice their breath when using a CPAP mask, whereas airflow might need some time to get acclimated to. You may be more aware of the mask on your face than you would have liked or you may find yourself thinking about the machine as you attempt to fall asleep.

This is not the reason that something is wrong. Your mind is merely getting used to something that you have not previously been a bedtime regular.

Relaxation before going to sleep by the use of the machine can be helpful. Being able to read or watch something silent or just lying in the bed with the mask on a bit longer may make the equipment less distinct. The mask and airflow may even become routine ready-to-sleep in the long run.

Your Sleep Can Change Over Time

One of the pitfalls is to feel that significant change can occur in a single night. Others can see the difference within a short time, whereas others take time to see changes in their sleep.

The first few nights you can wake up due to the mask, movement or just due to the fact that you are still getting comfortable with therapy. You might even take off the mask with no awareness of it at night.

Inconsistency is one of the reasons why it is important. Getting used to the routine, it may begin to seem less like an interruption to put on the machine, more like a normal bedtime procedure.

Perfection will not be the goal in the first month. Creating a comfortable and regular routine can be more helpful than getting upset with a difficult night now and then.

Comfortable Use of a Mask goes a long way

AirSense 11 is not the only component of CPAP set up. Your mask plays a huge role in human comfort during therapy.

A loosely fitting mask can enable the escape of air, whereas a tight mask can cause pressure to the skin. Both are not the best. When you find yourself continually readjusting the mask as the night progresses you might want to check how well the mask fits, not just to tighten the mask.

The experience also can be influenced by the position of sleeping. What seems to be a great mask when lying on your back may act entirely when on your side. Even minor changes in the position of the headgear or hose can be a good change.

You should take time to have a feel of how the mask works in response to natural movements when sleeping.

Airflow Can Be Degreedly Acclimatized

The other aspect of acclimating to the AirSense 11 is getting used to the feel of air passing through. The feeling, as experienced by some new users, can be deemed as strange, especially when they first use the mask.

Breathing under positive airway pressure may not feel like normal breathing. The initial feeling when using CPAP may be the presence of the stronger airflow in comparison to your expectations.

Instead of rushing to the point that the machine is not functioning well, look at the possibility that you are yet to get used to treatment. Machine settings and comfort functions are tailor-made to ease the experience, although settings may also require consultation with an experienced sleep professional in the event of a need to change.

You must not make changes of, or against, pressure, because one night was uncomfortable.

Humidity Can Count

Nose and mouth drying up may become apparent in the initial weeks. One of such areas is to get the issue of humidity level right so that the experience can be better.

Inadequate moisture could make your throat or nose dry. Conversely, sometimes too much humidity may cause undesirable moisture build-up in the tubing or mask.

No one humidity level suits everyone. The experience can be influenced by room temperature, climate, sleeping, the type of mask and what feels comfortable to the individual.

When you find yourself feeling dry or too damp, gradual adaptations and the way you feel after a few nights is the way to go rather than altering a number of things simultaneously.

Monitor Your Sleep Figures

One of the helpful components of the new CPAP treatment is the ability to access information about your treatment. AirSense 11 can provide therapy information that allows users to realize the way their nights are progressing.

Nevertheless, one should not be obsessed with the idea to look up every single number in the morning.

It is not always possible to discern the whole story in one night. Sleep may vary due to stress, traveling, illness, alcohol and sleeping posture, late meal or just a poor night.

Rather, seek out trends with time. Unless your sleep seems to be getting better, and you are getting more comfortable with the machine, those bigger patterns can be more important than the one anomalous night.

When something always appears worrying, talk to your medical practitioner as opposed to making your own diagnosis.

The Second and Third Weeks tend to be easier

The second and third weeks tend to be the time when the routine starts to be more familiar to many new CPAP users.

You can devote less time to contemplating with the mask prior to bedtime. It may even be automatic when you connect the equipment and you might find yourself not paying much attention to the machine during the night.

This is also the level that you can start realizing little things that contribute to comfort. Perhaps you should change the location of the hose, it’s time to adjust your mask a bit, or your bedtime preparation is more effective when you cover your face with the mask first.

It is possible that these small findings will help to simplify therapy a lot.

At the Month end

Within a few weeks, the CPAP treatment should hopefully become more of a habit in your sleeping. That does not imply that the night is going to be ideal every night. On some nights, the mask may work against you, or your sleep may be disturbed.

What counts is that you are slowly getting feel free and can operate the equipment on a regular basis.

You can also start observing the changes in the way you feel at the time of the day. Other users say that they feel more rested or alert and others see improvements slower. The experience differs in each person and, therefore, it is not always helpful to compare your progress with that of others.

The initial month is largely concerned with creating a routine that is consistent.

Allow Yourself some time to adapt

An AirSense 11 is a long-term investment in the sleep therapy and the initial few nights should not dictate how you will feel about the whole procedure.

The mask, airflow, humidity, sleeping position and sleep habits can have a learning curve. You get to know most of these things are easier when you are aware of own tastes and allow time to change.

Rather than searching an ideal first night, make every night a tad bit cozier. Keep your equipment clean, stick to the treatment plan, given to you by your healthcare professional, pay attention to frequent issues and request professional assistance when something does not seem appropriate.

As time passes, the machine starting to see less and the bedtime routine can get a lot more natural. That is one of the key steps which many new users make CPAP therapy a part of their sleep routine.