That’s one advantage of the CPAP, the display at the end of the night tells you if it is working fine.
I think it is just better to learn to sleep with the CPAP.
It takes some self-discipline, but it’s worth it.
(of course if self-discipline was present, most people could lose weight and end the need for a CPAP. In my case, I am not overweight, but have a big neck)
When I first got mine 10-15 years ago, I slept on my back and barely moved. On my second machine and I sleep on my stomach, back and I hardly notice it unless the seal breaks. Very blessed it works for me. Guy I worked with went to an ENT who lasered his throat to tighten up the tissue. Said its good for about 5 years before yo have to do it again.