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"Thanks Tigers Fan. Last time we went I did the trip your preferred way. It would be…"

Lisa replied Jan 25, 2012 to Using CPAP on a plane.

9 Feb 10, 2012
Reply by Kath Hope

"Very interesting research. Thank you for sharing it with us. I have a very good frie…"

Lisa replied Jan 24, 2012 to Interesting

3 Jan 24, 2012
Reply by Lisa

"Do you mean something like the Transcend cpap unit, Rachel? According to their web s…"

Lisa replied Oct 21, 2011 to Portable cpap

4 Oct 21, 2011
Reply by Kath Hope

"I've used cooled, boiled tap water for a long time, but changed to distilled water s…"

Lisa replied Sep 28, 2011 to Choose a machine

13 Oct 11, 2011
Reply by Marion@As I Live and Breathe

"Hi Suzie, Does the machine you are using  give you AI(apnoea index) and HI(hypopnea)…"

Lisa replied Jun 2, 2011 to Advice needed please!

48 Aug 20, 2011
Reply by Julie

"My experience in the east of Scotland has so far been similar to Kath's in Hull.  He…"

Lisa replied May 21, 2011 to Sleep Clinic Appointments

15 May 25, 2011
Reply by Kath Hope

"A magical algorithm - now that would be something. Still the machines are getting cl…"

Lisa replied May 11, 2011 to Understanding ResScan CPAP reports

4 May 12, 2011
Reply by RockRpsgt

"Wish I lived a bit nearer.  Would love to attend. "

Lisa replied May 11, 2011 to Sleep Apnoea Support Group Meeting - Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire

1 May 11, 2011
Reply by Lisa

"I am a bit fuzzy about the exact details, but around the mid to late 90s, research w…"

Lisa replied Apr 17, 2011 to Is Sleep Apnoea Hereditary?

33 Jan 16, 2012
Reply by Kath Hope

"Sorry, I've been looking back through the posts on this thread and have realised tha…"

Lisa replied Apr 15, 2011 to What's your pressure?

48 Apr 18, 2011
Reply by Julie

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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
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
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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
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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