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"Hi. I was diagnosed about 3 years ago with severe sleep (45 AHI). I'm 63, fairly act…"

John Wilkinson replied Jan 22, 2021 to Welcome to our Forum - Feel Free to Introduce Yourself Here.

 749 Feb 5
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"Hi Frankie, I have been a hosehead now for about 14 months and I too had severe slee…"

John Wilkinson replied Feb 17, 2019 to Welcome to our Forum - Feel Free to Introduce Yourself Here.

 749 Feb 5
Reply by Jonathan

"Hi Sharon, I have been using a Cpap machine for 7 months. I too struggled with a ful…"

John Wilkinson replied Jul 9, 2018 to Welcome to our Forum - Feel Free to Introduce Yourself Here.

 749 Feb 5
Reply by Jonathan

"Thanks for your advice. I really appreciate your help. I wasn't aware that there dif…"

John Wilkinson replied May 17, 2018 to I've 'hit a wall' can any body help me?

 4 May 17, 2018
Reply by John Wilkinson

"Thanks for that Kath. I am due to see the sleep clinic next week. Hopefully they wil…"

John Wilkinson replied May 17, 2018 to I've 'hit a wall' can any body help me?

 4 May 17, 2018
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"Thank you for your advice. I contacted my insurance company (LV), with trepidation, …"

John Wilkinson replied Jan 31, 2018 to DVLA and Medical Review Driving Licences

 3 Jan 31, 2018
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John Wilkinson replied Jan 31, 2018 to DVLA and Medical Review Driving Licences

 3 Jan 31, 2018
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"Hi, I have recently started treatment for severe OSA and use a CPAP machine. After 3…"

John Wilkinson replied Jan 25, 2018 to Sleep Apnea and DVLA

 27 Jan 28, 2018
Reply by Kath Hope

"Hi Sleep to snore, Thanks once again for your support. I have turned the adaptive s…"

John Wilkinson replied Jan 23, 2018 to Dreamstation humidifier heated hose and simplus 'mask type' settings

 7 Feb 18, 2018
Reply by N

"Thank you for your answers. They are really helpful. The humidifier situation is re…"

John Wilkinson replied Jan 19, 2018 to Dreamstation humidifier heated hose and simplus 'mask type' settings

 7 Feb 18, 2018
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Judy posted a discussion

Headgear tips please

Hi, this is a rather trivial question, and apologies if it isn't appropriate for this forum, but I’m hoping someone might have some tips.I use the Resmed N20 mask. I also dye my white hair roots with a decent brand (as it would take several years to…See More
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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…"
Apr 28
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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