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Still no phonecall

For the past 3 friday's, including tomorrow, I have phoned my sleep clinic to get help, and advice, on my bi-pap treatment.I have been told…

Started by Carolyn Tipping

4 Jan 20, 2012
Reply by Carolyn Tipping

Sore Gums and Teeth

Hi All I have been on CPAP for the past few weeks and all i can say is it is an up hill struggle.  Last night I put my mask on and before I…

Started by gina

7 Jan 20, 2012
Reply by gina

Chest infection..any advice?

11 days into CPAP, and I am getting used to it, ironing out teething problems without problems. I have a Phillips System One REMstar Pro wi…

Started by Darryl Milligan

14 Jan 19, 2012
Reply by Kath Hope

Holding Breath Whilst Awake?

Just been asked by a Twitter follower who has sleep apnoea if it's normal to sometimes hold our breath whilst awake.  I do this sometimes a…

Started by Kath Hope

38 Jan 19, 2012
Reply by Kath Hope

Central Apnea

Anyone out there with mainly central apneas that has to use an ASV machine?

Started by Elianna Halsey

24 Jan 18, 2012
Reply by Elianna Halsey

One preventitive treatment that will help everything.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/story/2012/01/11/toronto-viral-video-doctor-health.html

Started by RockRpsgt

5 Jan 18, 2012
Reply by Rosemary Kemp

Hose

As I have said in a previous discussion, when I changed the hose on my machine, to a much longer hose, my ahi' went back up to 25. I change…

Started by Carolyn Tipping

2 Jan 18, 2012
Reply by Carolyn Tipping

Is Sleep Apnoea Hereditary?

Here's a very interesting article written by Doctor Steven Park of why sleep apnoea can be hereditary.  It sure is, depending on the reason…

Started by Kath Hope

33 Jan 16, 2012
Reply by Kath Hope

Still yawning,

I'v had a CPAP machine for nearly 2 and a half years, on the whole I'm feeling a lot better and sleep through most nights but am still feel…

Started by Carys

3 Jan 16, 2012
Reply by Carys

how to clean and find a filter

ive just been doing a bit of reading about the machine i have and it says you need to clean filter after 50 hours useage ive no idea where…

Started by gina

2 Jan 15, 2012
Reply by gina

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Alison Mitchell is now a member of Hope2SleepGuide
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John posted a discussion

job with the charity

Was wondering if there might be a job for me with Hope2Sleep?(I also just asked this of a group by mistake)See More
Jun 27
Tracey Tilley updated their profile
May 22
Sharon Sullivan posted a discussion

For Sale - Ventura Full Total Face CPAP Mask

I’m selling an Ventura Full Total Face CPAP Mask Large and two spare liners.  I bought it new from the Hope2Sleep shop, but it is not suitable for me.  Only used for about two weeks so I have washed it thoroughly.   Because of this, it is very much…See More
May 17
Tracey Tilley replied to Jim Scullion's discussion UK Attendance Allowance
"I put in a claim for PIP which was denied and now I am over 66 and on pension I tried for AA. Denied again.I have other health conditions ( Diverticular disease and Bile Acid Malabsorbtion ) which I consider hard to live with and they refused all of…"
May 14
Jonathan replied to Sally Gray's discussion ResMed AirMini for travel
"No personal experience, but CPAP.com review of AirMini The AirMini runs at about 30 decibels, which is about the same sound level as a whispered conversation. For comparison, full-sized CPAPs tend to run around 26-28 decibels. Due to their…"
May 5
Sally Gray posted a discussion

ResMed AirMini for travel

I am considering either buying or renting an AirMini for a forthcoming holiday this month where I will be sharing a twin room. I have read that they’re quite noisy and I don’t want to waste my money on either rental or purchase if the noise level…See More
May 3
Sally Gray replied to Nick Daniel's discussion CPAP Total Face Mask
"Hi, I use a ResMed F20 and had the same issue with the silicone full face mask causing red marks and soreness on my nose bridge. I switched over to the Airtouch memory foam full face masks which are expensive and not supplied by the NHS, but the…"
May 3
Kath Hope replied to Glassdaisy's discussion Soft Cap
"It's very much still relevant and we're getting closer to have them manufactured and has been no easy challenge. In fact we were speaking with the company working with us on this only yesterday. If you're not on our newsletter list…"
Mar 27
Glassdaisy posted a discussion

Soft Cap

some time ago I was told that Hope2Sleep was researching a replacement for the discontinued Soft Cap.. as I have seen nothing to indicate moving forward on this, would I be right in assuming you decided it is no longer relevant?See More
Mar 27
Glassdaisy replied to Nick Daniel's discussion CPAP Total Face Mask
"I expect others may have responded by now, but I use the Fitlife full face mask. I kept getting a hard lump on my nose when first starting out & it got so bad that I ended up buying my own masks as my clinic would only give the Fitlife to new…"
Mar 27
Wendy Anthony is now a member of Hope2SleepGuide
Mar 25
David McDade is now a member of Hope2SleepGuide
Jan 3
Nick Daniel replied to John's discussion Are every small CPAP machines any good?
"Yes, it does the job. I use a Powapacs Atom for portable power "
Dec 18, 2024
John replied to John's discussion Are every small CPAP machines any good?
"Hi Nick thanks. Does it do the job and could you camp with it?"
Dec 18, 2024
Nick Daniel posted a discussion

CPAP Total Face Mask

I was curious whether anyone has used the CPAP Total Face Masks and could pass on their observations? I've been using an Airfit F20 for years which is fine apart from the permanent red mark on the bridge of my nose, and have recently tried the…See More
Dec 17, 2024
Nick Daniel replied to John's discussion Are every small CPAP machines any good?
"I've been using the Resmed Airmini for about 5 years when travelling - overall lightweight and small and can be controlled by an App, but it does produce a loud whistling/wind sound for me which hasn't been reduced by an inline filter or…"
Dec 17, 2024
Greg Lloyd is now a member of Hope2SleepGuide
Dec 6, 2024
Jonathan replied to David Hudson's discussion Pressure waking me up. Belching and wind
"Hi It sounds like you need to have more conversations with your sleep clinic.  There's little point in having a high pressure if it means you cannot tolerate the machine.  There's an interesting video here…"
Dec 1, 2024
David Hudson posted a discussion

Pressure waking me up. Belching and wind

HiI'm using the prisma smart max machine. Initially I was just on a nasal mask, this changed as I was sleeping with my mouth open. I then went to face and nose mask and complained of bad wind and belching. Sometimes the pressure in the night was…See More
Nov 28, 2024

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