"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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EmilCan't believe what been on cpap has done to my boy he's sooo different, he's now growing developing sleeping and breathing correctly! I'm g… Started by Rachel Dickinson |
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Jul 6, 2011 Reply by Mary Zimlich |
On CPAP and Still Tired?Ok, so you've been on your treatment for a while now (every night that is), your body should have been paid back it's sleep debt by now, an… Started by Kath Hope |
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Jul 5, 2011 Reply by paula jones |
Hiok just joined this group like 5mins ago,so just wanna say Hi,to everyone ,iv had my mask 4wks now,and for the first wk it was worse and ma… Started by paula jones |
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Jul 4, 2011 Reply by paula jones |
Pulse OximetryMore and more of us are buying pulse oximeters, despite the fact that the majority of the sleep clinics in the UK seem to want to keep thei… Started by John Hedley |
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Jun 27, 2011 Reply by Kath Hope |
Still feeling tiredHi all, Just wondering if you might be able to give me some advice. I have now been using my CPAP machine for nearly 5 month now, at the… Started by Edward Trimingham |
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Jun 15, 2011 Reply by Edward Trimingham |
Septoplasty Without Packings Or SplintsIt will be interesting to hear if Ed Miliband has his septoplasty in July without the gross nasal packing which I had to have, and was the… Started by Kath Hope |
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what do you think of this? (Inspire Sleep Apnoea Implant)have a look at this:- http://www.sctimes.com/article/20110611/NEWS01/106110015/A-new-way-breathe-easy Joe Started by Joe barnes |
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Jun 12, 2011 Reply by Kath Hope |
DID YOU BUY YOUR OWN CPAP OR IS IT FROM THE NHS?Thought I'd start off a new topic about our CPAP Machines - as to how many of us have bought our own machines or how many were provided the… Started by Kath Hope |
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Jun 12, 2011 Reply by Tigers Fan |
BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION + PHILIPS RESPIRONICS SLEEP APNOEA CAMPAIGN'BLF Breathe Easy Week' 13th - 19th June is dedicated to raising awareness of Sleep Apnoea, and is supported by Philips Respironics. An i… Started by Kath Hope |
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SHOULD CPAP BE USED FOR DAYTIME NAPS?This is a question I'm asked a lot, and I did lots of digging in the past and came to the conclusion that the answer is "Yes, Yes, Yes!!" … Started by Kath Hope |
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Jun 3, 2011 Reply by Joe barnes |
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F20 AirFit small marking bridge of nose
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"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…"
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"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
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Decline in hearing
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