It feels hard to breatheUpdated 14 days ago
It Feels Difficult to Breath Out
You should feel resistance on the exhale, that means it's working.
If exhaling feels too difficult, the Snore Strength may be too high or you may need time to adapt.
What To Do
• Lower the Snore Strength to Level 1
• Wear it consistently for several nights
• Increase gradually only if comfortable
Adaptation Period
Your body may need time to adjust to positive airway pressure.
Most users adapt within 30 days.
If It Still Feels Too Strong After:
• Lowering the strength
• Allowing time to adapt
If exhaling still feels uncomfortable, discontinue use and contact support.
It Feels Difficult to Breath In
Inhalation should feel normal.
If it feels difficult to breathe in, possible causes include:
• A stuck or obstructed valve (most common)*
• Debris blocking airflow
• Improper insertion
• An older device that needs replacing
*Most commonly, the valve is getting stuck in the "closed" position. A firm inhalation can pop it open. If it continues to get stuck in the "closed" position, the device needs to be replaced.
What To Do
• Remove the device and inspect it
• Ensure the valve is opening on inhalation (and not stuck down)
• Confirm the valve is clear and unobstructed
• Reinsert and test
If inhalation still feels restricted after checking the valve, cleaning and reinserting, discontinue use and contact support.
SnoreBuds should allow normal inhalation and only create resistance on exhalation.
If the above have been attempted, a final resolution is to remove the EPAP dials completely and use SnoreBuds purely as a nasal dilator. This eliminates the resistance but still keeps the nasal passages open, which for many people is enough to reduce snoring.
Here’s how to do it:
- Hold the device firmly.
- Pull out the white dials from the tubes (which also contains the EPAP valves).
- Once removed, air will flow freely through the tubes.