"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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How often do medics tell you the cause of apnea, rather than just prescribe CPAP and forgetIt's been about five years since I was diagnosed, still no word of what the actual cause is.They gave me a CT scan recently to see what's g… Started by John |
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Feb 2 Reply by John |
Are resmed airsense reports really accurate?The hospital swapped out my sleep cube for an Airsense 2 about a year ago.Now the machine reports my sleep quality to them over the airwave… Started by John |
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Feb 2 Reply by John |
My Apnoea / CPAP journeyHi all,Apologies in advance for the long thread!I'm 51 and always suspected I had apnoea, but didn’t like the sound of CPAP so never did an… Started by Dave Austin |
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Feb 1 Reply by John |
NHS waiting time for CPAP machine - can anyone beat this?Diagnosed on 18th December 2023 with severe sleep apnoea. Received letter a few days later advising that earliest I could get a CPAP is 23… Started by Alex Lalvani |
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Jan 25 Reply by Kath Hope |
DVLAHello everyone, I started my therapy in January, and was given a form from the sleep lab and told to inform DVLA I have OSAS. March 21st… Started by Terry Eustace |
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Jan 12 Reply by John |
Explain the DVLA to me like I am a 5 year old pleaseHi Everyone, I am looking for someone who really knows how the DVLA / driving works with regards to OSA. Apologies if this is a little lon… Started by lee smeaton |
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Jan 12 Reply by John |
Dealing with Allergies and post nasal drip with CPAPHi all - I’m hoping you can help me figure out how to deal with a problem I’m having with using my CPAP machine? I often suffer from aller… Started by Leoni Atkins |
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Jan 12 Reply by John |
What Fantastic ServiceI just wanted to drop a comment on her about the fantastic service I have received. Kath has been very helpful in helping me push forward m… Started by Paula Brocklesby |
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Jan 12 Reply by John |
Resmed Airsense 10 HumidifierThe NHS sleep clinic has provided me with a Resmed Airsense 10 Cpap machine with no humidifier tank. I'm having problems with a very dry mo… Started by Jim Scullion |
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Jan 12 Reply by John |
Hose and community hospital bed questionHello Hubby has had sleep apnoea for years and used a hose bed stand for our flat double bed. He is now disabled and in a community hospita… Started by Christine Woods |
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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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