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CPAP v APAP

Hi again, I have been at sleep clinic today, and the outcome has been for me to try auto machine again, to see if it helps. I was also giv…

Started by LINDA

 3 Aug 22, 2012
Reply by Kath Hope

History of CPAP - How Colin Sullivan Discovered The Ideal Treatment for OSA

This is interesting, on how Colin Sullivan, our wonderful CPAP Inventor, got the idea for the life-changing equipment we need.   The follo…

Started by Kath Hope

 1 Aug 19, 2012
Reply by Kath Hope

BLOATING

 I have had major belly bloating  to the point where I have had to go up in waistband  size from size 8 to 11 in my jeans which makes them…

Started by Susan Early

 19 Aug 17, 2012
Reply by Kath Hope

Respironics PR System One 60 Series Auto CPAP Machine Software?

  Dear Kath & Terry thks for previous help have ended up buying above machine. Have been using it for just over a week now. Am now want…

Started by Marg

 6 Jul 31, 2012
Reply by Pete

Is CPAP a Blessing or a Curse?

Just written a new Blog if you'd like to check it out "Is CPAP a Blessing or a Curse?"  Hope you class it as a blessing, and if not get add…

Started by Kath Hope

 0 Jun 6, 2012

Hose Lift

I had refrained from buying a hose lift as I thought it would be no different to the hose coming up from behind the bed head. I was still s…

Started by snoreyhead

 3 May 28, 2012
Reply by Kath Hope

cpap since dec

I have been on CPAP since Dec and I have never had more than 4 hours a night sleep with it. In fact having 4 hours is a good night and I no…

Started by gina

 61 May 23, 2012
Reply by Roz B

Yay, I have been discharged

I started on CPAP on 19/12/11, and after a series of mask & pressure changes, the consultant has decided today to discharge me. I now o…

Started by Darryl Milligan

 18 Feb 28, 2012
Reply by Kath Hope

12 VOlt battery

Hello I have just joined the forum would like to know if any members have used one I go caravaning alot at weekends. Thanks Steve

Started by stephen holdsworth

 5 Feb 18, 2012
Reply by martin mucznik

Happy Birthday CPAP - 30 years old today!

A big thank you needs to go to Colin Sullivan, the Australian Inventor of PAP and the reason why we're able to lead a healthier life now we…

Started by Kath Hope

 5 Jan 26, 2012
Reply by Roz B

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John posted a discussion

A tale of two nasal dilators

Trying to get my nose to stay open, I've been experimenting with nasal dilators.So far I tried two types.- Generic tubes from ebay, 50p each- Fancy Airmax £10Both are moulded silicon rubber.I would say the packaging for the Airmax, which is really…See More
Jun 9
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Jonathan replied to John's discussion Airsense 10 -humidifier runs dry
"Dab hand with a sewing machine :)  The "stethoscope" pipes were detachable with a bit of careful persuasion."
Jun 8
John replied to John's discussion Airsense 10 -humidifier runs dry
"How did you fasten it?I suppose you could do it with tape or elastic bands. Cut up an old fleece jacket, wrap it round the tube, strap it up, bit of velcro. That sort of thing. I hadn't really thought of that."
Jun 8
John replied to John's discussion Airsense 10 -humidifier runs dry
"Come to think of it you could likely double up a hose cozy, one over another.This is a piece of N95 face mask I used for high grade filtration. I just put it where the filter usually goes.This is around 6 months dirt I would say, thereabouts. I used…"
Jun 8
Jonathan replied to John's discussion Airsense 10 -humidifier runs dry
"Neat clip for your hose! I used to use the Respironics Comfort Curve one of the best masks ever, now discontinued of course.  With its stethoscope-style tubing, I had to make my own fleecy cover."
Jun 8
John replied to John's discussion Airsense 10 -humidifier runs dry
"Oh cool. Did you do any other DIY mods?I made a clamped strap to go on the headboard and lift the tube. Just a spare c-clamp with a bit of nylon strap and a clip but works well."
Jun 8
Jonathan replied to John's discussion Airsense 10 -humidifier runs dry
"Yes, I bought some fleecy material and made my own "snuggle hose" 10+ years ago. "
Jun 8
John replied to John's discussion Airsense 10 -humidifier runs dry
"Did you try a sleeve for the tube, Jonathan? For rain out? I got one off ebay for a few quid and I think it helps. It's a fleece sleeve  you zip over the main tube."
Jun 7
John posted a discussion

Oropharyngeal exercises

I asked medics at the Castle Hill CPAP clinic about tongue and throat exercises. They said no evidence, and it can't work anyway because the muscles fully relax during sleep.Yet I'm watching Vik Veer, head of ENT at a London hospital, offer evidence…See More
Jun 7
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John replied to John's discussion Nasal valve collapse
"Well I found out what the norm was by asking my doctor to do the Cottle maneuver on herself, and she said there was no difference with and without.Whereas for me it's massively different.The Cottle maneuver is where you pull the skin by the…"
May 31
John replied to John's discussion Short apneas - official definition
"It's a suspiciously round number I wonder how they arrived at it?I asked the People at Castle Hill and they didn't really enlighten me on it, but I was told that it's normal for people to have apnoeas, which I didn't know.I…"
May 31
Kath Hope replied to John's discussion Short apneas - official definition
"An apnoea or hypopnoea of less than 10 seconds won't be reported as an event, in the same way they're not reported on a sleep study, as that's the cut-off point."
May 31
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Short apneas - official definition

I'm reading the Resmed definition of apnea and hypopnia."Apnea" means "no breath." An apnea happens when you stop breathing for 10 seconds or longer during sleep."Hypopnea is a partial blockage of the airway (shallow breathing). During a hypopnea,…See More
May 22
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Becky Murkin replied to Becky Murkin's discussion F20 AirFit small marking bridge of nose
"no such luck getting F40 as was not in stock yet at the hospital. Tried the F30 but unfortunately my nose is so small that even the smallest mask is not small enough and leeks. Now trying out the Philips Dreamwear full mask/ Hybrid mask.  So…"
May 16

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