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I was just diagnosed, received my resmed cpap machine with nasal pillows but can't get used to the exhaustion part of the pillows..any suggestions?
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Have it adjusted: The company that supplies your CPAP machine can adjust the mask to fit you better.
Answered 12/17/2016
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Adjustments.: Most patients can adjust to CPAP use. Read instructions, talk to CPAP resource, or sleep doc.
Answered 12/17/2016
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