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UK Attendance AllowanceDoes anyone know if Obstructive Sleep Apnoea can be the basis for a claim for attendance allowance in the UK? Started by Jim Scullion |
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CPAP machine as cabin baggage on aeroplaneHi, I'm a new CPAP user and am getting on well. I'm going on short-haul flights in October by Vueling to Spain and back and have booked cab… Started by Antony Warren |
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Aug 25 Reply by Kath Hope |
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Reporting to DVLAI have just seen the page about this: https://www.hope2sleep.co.uk/dvla-rules-for-driving-with-sleep-apnoea.html It says that those who do… Started by Antony Warren |
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Aug 24 Reply by Kath Hope |
Oropharyngeal exercisesI asked medics at the Castle Hill CPAP clinic about tongue and throat exercises. They said no evidence, and it can't work anyway because th… Started by John |
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Jun 17 Reply by Kath Hope |
A tale of two nasal dilatorsTrying to get my nose to stay open, I've been experimenting with nasal dilators.So far I tried two types.- Generic tubes from ebay, 50p eac… Started by John |
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Jun 17 Reply by Kath Hope |
Airsense 10 -humidifier runs dryHi. I'm finding the Airsense 10 the hospital gave me, the humidifier chamber runs dry. It's not even on max settings, which I'm guessing wo… Started by John |
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Jun 8 Reply by Jonathan |
Nasal valve collapseDoes anyone have any experience of nasal valve collapse?Wondering if I have this but I don't know what the norm is.Been trying widgets that… Started by John |
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May 31 Reply by John |
Short apneas - official definitionI'm reading the Resmed definition of apnea and hypopnia."Apnea" means "no breath." An apnea happens when you stop breathing for 10 seconds… Started by John |
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May 31 Reply by John |
F20 AirFit small marking bridge of nosePlease help or give advice all wise people on here. I have had the Resmed F20 AirFit small mask for over a month. Seals yet I have red mar… Started by Becky Murkin |
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"Yes I empathise, as it was a similar story to mine with Virgin (not chasing them for my official confirmation). Even worse though was they said I couldn't use it and therefore couldn't fly due to my fit-to-fly letter stipulating I need it…"
"Ah, yes, I hadn't spotted Vueling's statement. Thank you. And your tags are very similar to the one I purchased at the start of my CPAP journey in the 15+ years ago.
My only bad experience (as I have written about here) was…"
"The link I provided to Vueling had sub-links Jonathan and this is from one of them about carrying medication onboard, and clearly states you can carry CPAP at no extra charge. I was impressed at the info provided from a flight company I'd not…"
"I have a large swing-tag attached to mine. This appears to be an up-to-date equivalent https://www.cpap.com/productpage/medical-identification-luggage-tag-cpap-equipment
The only short-haul flight I have taken was with British Airways, and it…"
"Glad you found us Antony. I had a sleep endoscopy by Bhik Kotecha many years ago but I told him he was coming nowhere near me with his scalpel lol, as I have too many reasons for my severe sleep apnoea. We have Dr Vik Veer now who runs the UCLH…"
"DVLA just create problems by not being clear about things. At least you won't need to tick the box next time as it says 'a condition you haven't reported before.' Glad this came up though as we get lots of DVLA queries at the…"
"Thanks Kath, I'll hope that they don't pick up on it if I don't tick that box in three years time! I'll apply in good time just in case."
"So pleased to have found this site, thank you. I'm a retired doctor and have had OSA for about 20 years despite having a BMI of 23, only ever sleeping on my side and not smoking. Over that time I have had five successful procedures of…"
"Thanks Kath, I had tried to contact Vueling about this but hadn't found the web page so that's really helpful."
"I had to check out Vueling as it's not a flight company we've been asked about before (perhaps they're newish). If you go to this page on their website you'll see it states you can take the CPAP in its bag and store it under the…"
"Thanks for bringing this up Antony as it's going to cause confusion like it did with you. The most important word when completing the form is 'Syndrome,' ie Sleep Apnoea 'Syndrome.' The DVLA call it Sleep Apnoea…"
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