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Discussions Replied To (12) Replies Latest Activity

"Sorry for the late reply, Kath.  I've been having problems with my laptop and have o…"

Tricia Dickson replied Jul 27, 2015 to Salty taste

4 Jul 27, 2015
Reply by Tricia Dickson

"It is horrible, Kath!  I don't use a humidifier, but you've made me wonder if I need…"

Tricia Dickson replied Jul 9, 2015 to Salty taste

4 Jul 27, 2015
Reply by Tricia Dickson

"Hi Ian, I use a lip salve to help keep my lips from drying out.  You could try Vasel…"

Tricia Dickson replied Feb 19, 2013 to Welcome to our Forum - Feel Free to Introduce Yourself Here.

749 Feb 5
Reply by Jonathan

"Thanks for the heads up Mary.  I'm not usually bothered with leaks myself, but it's…"

Tricia Dickson replied Feb 19, 2013 to New (to me) sealant for mask leaks

6 Mar 9, 2013
Reply by Kath Hope

"Thanks for your replies  . I already use a normal memory foam pillow.  I was just cu…"

Tricia Dickson replied Feb 7, 2013 to Contoured CPAP Pillow

5 Feb 7, 2013
Reply by Tricia Dickson

"Terry, it's my husband who gets blasted with cold air from the vent - not good in th…"

Tricia Dickson replied Jan 25, 2013 to Hose Lift question and Air Blowing on Partner question.

11 Jan 25, 2013
Reply by Tricia Dickson

"My pressure gets checked annually, so I doubt that's the problem. "

Tricia Dickson replied Jan 25, 2013 to So I am full of air....

9 Jan 25, 2013
Reply by Kath Hope

"I get this too, and I do the same as Kath as it works for me too. I'm now wondering…"

Tricia Dickson replied Jan 25, 2013 to Wake-ups in the night

15 Apr 13, 2013
Reply by Kath Hope

"Hi Terry, It's not that the mask is leaking; it fits snugly.  It's the air vent, whi…"

Tricia Dickson replied Jan 18, 2013 to Hose Lift question and Air Blowing on Partner question.

11 Jan 25, 2013
Reply by Tricia Dickson

"Thanks for your replies.  I'll definitely buy the bracket when I get home at the en…"

Tricia Dickson replied Jan 17, 2013 to Hose Lift question and Air Blowing on Partner question.

11 Jan 25, 2013
Reply by Tricia Dickson

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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…"
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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 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
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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
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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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