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Heated hose

  The UK heated hose has reached market. An end to rainout and cold noses!     http://www.eu-pap.co.uk/hybernite-heated-breathing-tube.html

Started by Tigers Fan

0 May 17, 2011

25% of U.S. children have sleep apnea.

http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/25-of-children-in-us-with

Started by RockRpsgt

4 May 14, 2011
Reply by RockRpsgt

Understanding ResScan CPAP reports

On Resmed's RealSleep uk site, I've just come across a sample CPAP report for an S9.  If I've understood the report correctly it looks as i…

Started by Lisa

4 May 12, 2011
Reply by RockRpsgt

Sleep Apnoea Support Group Meeting - Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire

The Humberside Sleep Apnoea Support Group (HSASG) whose committee I am a member of, are holding a Sleep Apnoea Support Group Meeting for an…

Started by Kath Hope

1 May 11, 2011
Reply by Lisa

National Stop Snoring Week

This week is National Stop Snoring Week, and what better way for most of us to 'stop snoring' is to ensure we use our CPAP every night. Sno…

Started by Kath Hope

0 May 9, 2011

Ed Miliband to have Operation for his Sleep Apnoea

(Sorry to hear Ed Miliband has sleep apnoea, but he's in a great position to spread awareness.  Let's hope he does).     "Ed Miliband is to…

Started by Kath Hope

7 May 9, 2011
Reply by carol murphy

Question for Rock :)

Hi   I have a question for you not sure if you can answer :   Post sigh Apnea:  What is your definition of it and is it totally normal   Th…

Started by carol murphy

6 May 9, 2011
Reply by carol murphy

Throwing up or Acid Reflux with sleep apnea

So, I'm wondering if anyone suffered from acid reflux or threw up alot before being put on CPAP? My Andrew who is on CPAP threw up almost n…

Started by katie

2 May 9, 2011
Reply by carol murphy

Supersize / Superskinny

Did anyone see this last night? Large american gent used CPAP - large UK gent said how horrible it was.Presenter mentioned sleep apnoea a c…

Started by symmit

3 May 5, 2011
Reply by Kath Hope

Intro

I never introduced myself!  I am Rachel and I am mum to 5 amazing children, they were all born far too soon, although the more mature baby…

Started by Rachel Dickinson

2 May 5, 2011
Reply by carol murphy

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Jonathan replied to Iain Noble's discussion Resmed Airfit F20 Woes
"Hi.  No first hand experience, but you can see reviews here, which are mixed: https://www.cpap.com/productpage/resmed-airfit-f40-full-face-cpap-mask I notice cpap.com still appear to be selling the Quattro FX.  I have imported stuff from…"
Sunday
Iain Noble posted a discussion

Resmed Airfit F20 Woes

Dear FolksI have been using the Resmed Quattro FX mask ever since I was diagnosed over 7 years ago.…See More
Apr 28
Iain Noble replied to Becky Murkin's discussion F20 AirFit small marking bridge of nose
"Hi All I can say is I feel your pain! I got the F20 as a replacement this year and it is very uncomfortable. I have just ordered the new Resmed F40 which is very small and light and so far it has been a lot easier to use for a mouth breather that…"
Apr 28
Sarah Martin is now a member of Hope2SleepGuide
Apr 27
jjimjam updated their profile
Apr 17
Kath Hope replied to Becky Murkin's discussion noisy humidifier normal?
"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"
Apr 16
Becky Murkin posted a discussion

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
Apr 16
John posted a discussion

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
Apr 9
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Apr 3
Jonathan replied to John's discussion Airsense 10 -humidifier runs dry
"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…"
Mar 26
John posted a discussion

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
Mar 24
John replied to John's discussion Airsense 10 -humidifier runs dry
"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…"
Mar 24
Becky Murkin posted a discussion

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
Mar 19
Frances Knight replied to Frances Knight's discussion Air Sense 10 - changing pressure settings
"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…"
Mar 13
Jonathan replied to Frances Knight's discussion Air Sense 10 - changing pressure settings
"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…"
Mar 12
Frances Knight replied to Frances Knight's discussion Air Sense 10 - changing pressure settings
"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…"
Mar 12
Jonathan replied to Frances Knight's discussion Air Sense 10 - changing pressure settings
"This is NOT a recommendation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNUWhd2UgQM"
Mar 11
Frances Knight posted a discussion

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
Mar 11
Swen Greve is now a member of Hope2SleepGuide
Mar 4
Jonathan replied to Sue Reeves's discussion A few questions..
"If you have a helpful GP, I would ask them to re-refer you to the sleep clinic."
Mar 3

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