Has Anyone Participated In A Sleep Study (Or Know Someone Who Has)?

[jujube]

I read that people who sleep on their side, or even worse on their stomach, have the hardest time adapting to a CPAP. I do both and thinking about having something strapped on my face makes me claustrophobic.

Truth! I absolutely CANNOT sleep on my back. I am not looking forward to trying this one out.

 

[Michael Z]

I have known a few that have done it. I would never do one, simply because I would not sleep a wink in such a study! I know what I need for sleep and I get my sleep. Pitch black, dead quiet but with an audio program set to turn off in 30 minutes, and a cold room (60f or less) with just the right sheets, blankets, and my adjustable pillow. And that lab setting definitely ain’t it!

 

[Jeni]

I heard on a local radio show this morning they have a special pillow that is designed for side sleepers with a cpap machine

 

[againstthegrain]

I heard on a local radio show this morning they have a special pillow that is designed for side sleepers with a cpap machine

Yes that is correct. I have improvised by using a narrow travel sleep foam pillow like this that allows the gear to swing free when lying on either side because of it's narrow width and straight sides.