"It sounds like you're getting rainout issues (condensation) so here's an article to help with this.
www.hope2sleep.co.uk/water-in-the-mask-hose-known-as-rainout"
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Portable cpapIm still on the look out for portable cpap unit, with integrated battery has anyone come across one at all? Started by Rachel Dickinson |
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Oct 21, 2011 Reply by Kath Hope |
Pap failureI am currently using a responics one bipap auto with settings 8-twenty something. My ahi's are dropping but not by much, 34 to 20, since ap… Started by Carolyn Tipping |
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Oct 21, 2011 Reply by RockRpsgt |
Air/Mask..I found out if I put my CPAP mask on before turning on the machine... After the mask is on then I turn machine on and it seals right off… Started by Charlene Haucke |
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Oct 18, 2011 Reply by Kath Hope |
20% OFF!! All Philips Respironics MasksJust heard that for One Week Only there's 20% off all CPAP Masks by following THIS LINK to their Facebook Page to get the code. Offer ends… Started by Kath Hope |
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Sleep Apnoea Medical CardsBrand New Medical Cards are now available at the Hope2Sleep Shop, and just until the end of October are at a special Introductory Price of… Started by Kath Hope |
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SASA conference and AGM in Edinburgh this Saturday 15th OctoberSorry this is very short notice, but SASA (Scottish Association for Sleep Apnea) is holding its annual conference and AGM in Edinburgh this… Started by Lisa |
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Oct 12, 2011 Reply by Kath Hope |
Choose a machineI was very interested to see on Martin Parrys discussion that we are supposed to use distilled water in the humidifier. I was never told t… Started by Sally Gould |
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Oct 11, 2011 Reply by Marion@As I Live and Breathe |
AHI - How To ReadHow do I read my machine to see how often I do AHI... Started by Charlene Haucke |
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Oct 11, 2011 Reply by Kath Hope |
Comments about OSA on TV ShowsHi All, Last week on the television the Embarrassing Bodies program, and, the following mornings Breakfast Show, Sleep Apnoea was discussed… Started by Graeme Joy |
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Oct 9, 2011 Reply by Kath Hope |
AHI'SI have been back on my bipap for 2 days. after a swollen face and tooth absess prevented me wearing for 8 days. The ahi reading fot the pas… Started by Carolyn Tipping |
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Oct 9, 2011 Reply by RockRpsgt |
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Latest Activity
noisy humidifier normal?
Hello,I have an air sense 10 auto.When I have the humidifier and the heated tube plugged in it makes a sort of drumming noise. Like that at the gallows in films.Is this normal? It wakes me up and I have to give up and switch off for the night.See More
Dentists in Hull that know about Mewing ?
I was wondering if there are any dentists in Hull who know about John & Mike Mew, and changing jaw shape over time?I could add that I saw an ENT consultant recently and she said jaw shape, malocclusion, is genetic, which has become a debatable…See More
"I did replace the tank in my SleepCube, and had to regularly take the silicone sealing gasket out and give it a goof clean, but not infrequently found it standing in a pool of water in the morning. The machine sat on a tray because of…"
Nasal valve collapse
Does 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 hold the nose open and it's like night and day.See More
"Wow it's the other way round for me.I found with the Sleepcube I'd often have a good bit of water still there in the morning. Today I woke up with a dry tank on the Resmed again and it's not on full heat or flow. I got it on 6…"
F20 AirFit small marking bridge of nose
Please help or give advice all wise people on here.I have had the Resmed F20 AirFit small mask for over a month. Seals yet…See More
"A very helpful reply Jonathan. I found the pressure setting for the full face mask to be too high when I changed to a nasal mask, but perhaps I should have persisted?
I'll try again and I'll also discuss with the clinic whether an APAP…"
"Ramble alert! My history is that I spent part of each week at a different location, so bought a second machine identical to my fixed pressure NHS machine and set it up to match using the clinician menu. This was a very long time…"
"Thanks Jonathan - I had seen the YouTube video. My question is really about the experience of people who have control of their pressure settings, for example those people who have bought their machines directly and not obtained them through an NHS…"
"This is NOT a recommendation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNUWhd2UgQM"
Air Sense 10 - changing pressure settings
I have been successfully using my air sense 10 since OSA diagnosis, and my AHI is now under 2. I had an appointment with my clinic this week and have been told there is no need for further appointments and just to contact them if I need supplies or…See More
"If you have a helpful GP, I would ask them to re-refer you to the sleep clinic."
A few questions..
A quick bit of backgroundDiagnosed with OSA about 7/8 years ago by my local sleep clinic and given a F &P Icon CPAP. After a couple of follow-up appts to sort out any issues, I was sent on my merry way. I have had no further face to face…See More
"I previously had a DeVilbiss Sleepcube and the dehumidifier did sometimes run dry. On the other hand I now have an AirSense 10 and it never runs dry, and I've had the humidity turned up high."
Airsense 10 -humidifier runs dry
Hi. 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 would empty it a lot quicker. Seems like a big design oversight to me. Does anyone else have this trouble? The…See More
Decline in hearing
HiI have regular, well yearly check ups at work. One being a hearing test. Since having my cpap machine my hearing has declined rapidly in 1 ear.....could this be as a result of pressure? I believe I'm on 15cm p max h2o. I just use a nasal…See More
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