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"I have a full beard and tried various types of mask and find the best masks are the…"

snoreyhead replied Dec 30, 2012 to Best Mask if you have Facial Hair

6 Dec 30, 2012
Reply by snoreyhead

"Here is an update for those who may be interested. I have returned to hospital for a…"

snoreyhead replied Dec 17, 2012 to No need to suffer - If your CPAP treatment for Sleep Apnoea isn't working don't ignore it! - Are you getting the best treatment available?

8 Mar 30, 2013
Reply by Kath Hope

"I am sorry to say that I have pollen filters used two different types of nasal spray…"

snoreyhead replied Jul 26, 2012 to Blocked Nose with CPAP

6 Jul 26, 2012
Reply by snoreyhead

"Yes I have a full Respironics mask, but find the leakage and AHI increases when I us…"

snoreyhead replied Jun 16, 2012 to questions?

40 Jul 21, 2012
Reply by Kath Hope

"Many thanks for your reply. I am using a nasal pillow mask. "

snoreyhead replied Jun 14, 2012 to questions?

40 Jul 21, 2012
Reply by Kath Hope

"I did have an issue with updating and I am sorry I have forgotten how to get over it…"

snoreyhead replied Jun 10, 2012 to new to cpap and sleepyhead software

12 Feb 7, 2013
Reply by Karen White

"I think a lot of the issues with anyone who has a CPAP machine is the mental attitud…"

snoreyhead replied Jun 10, 2012 to Newcomer with a question?

15 Jun 11, 2012
Reply by Kath Hope

"Two questions if I may? 1) I am awaiting an operation to have by turbinates, reduced…"

snoreyhead replied Jun 10, 2012 to questions?

40 Jul 21, 2012
Reply by Kath Hope

"I can understand your disappointment and frustration, but don't let someone's opinio…"

snoreyhead replied May 15, 2012 to cpap since dec

61 May 23, 2012
Reply by Roz B

"I agree with your comment, however as there is no way of measuring the filter resist…"

snoreyhead replied May 8, 2012 to CPAP BACTERIAL FILTER (One) - For Allergy Sufferers - Also quietens down the noise from CPAP

23 Mar 30, 2013
Reply by Kath Hope

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Becky Murkin replied to Becky Murkin's discussion F20 AirFit small marking bridge of nose
"I have an appointment with my NHS Respiratory physio team on Friday and will plead my case for an F30 or F40. They said to me last week they did not have f40 in as yet however they are soon to see resmed rep any day now."
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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
Monday
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Monday
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
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 27
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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
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

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