Taking off your mask subconsciously can be a sign that your pressure is not adequate. During sleep if our body is not getting enough air our brain will tell us to remove the mask to compensate. It could also be the opposite; if the pressure is too strong you could become uncomfortable and remove the mask. Contact our office to see if we can adjust your EPR/pressure relief setting to help.
Other potential reasons for waking up without the mask on could be mask discomfort or the air is too dry. You can increase the humidity to make the air more comfortable to breathe. If your mask is uncomfortable contact our office in regards to trying a different mask.
Over time you will become accustom to CPAP therapy. Some people can get very comfortable with their pressure to the point where they feel their machine is not blowing properly or their pressure is not high enough. In this case please call our office so we can assure your equipment is set properly. We can also contact the sleep lab on your behalf as a pressure increase may be required.