still waiting for my CPAP machine appointment

Hi @NannasGirl1982,

Thank you so much for sharing your story, and welcome again to the community! I’m really sorry this post didn’t get seen earlier, it sounds like you’ve been through a long and uncertain wait, and I imagine that’s been both frustrating and exhausting. It’s completely understandable to want answers after nearly a year without treatment, especially when your sleep and health are being affected every day.

You’re definitely not alone here. Long delays for CPAP follow-up appointments can unfortunately happen, especially when services are understaffed or merging. I really hope things start moving for you soon, you’ve waited more than long enough.

As for your question, has anyone here had experience with alternatives to full face masks for CPAP therapy?

For example, have nasal masks or nasal pillows worked better for anyone who finds full face masks uncomfortable or claustrophobic?

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If you’ve found a setup that made CPAP easier to get used to, feel free to share, your tips could make a big difference to someone just starting out.

Take care,

Somya from the Carenity team 🌼