"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"
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All Discussions Tagged 'CPAP' (38)
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Survey for UK CPAP UsersUK Members on CPAP for Sleep Apnoea Therapy Please consider spending a few minutes completing this survey for research led by the Imperial… Started by Kath Hope |
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Feb 18, 2023 Reply by Angel Eyes |
Choosing The Right CPAP or BiPAP Mask For YouHave just completed my latest Blog on getting the right kind of mask, so hope you find it helpful. With so many types of masks available,… Started by Kath Hope |
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Dec 31, 2021 Reply by Fran Hiam |
Cleaning products advice please!I’m looking for some cleaning advice but the existing threads here are quite old so I am starting a new one. I realise that I have been ap… Started by Sally Gray |
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Oct 1, 2021 Reply by Kath Hope |
Dangers of Untreated Sleep ApnoeaI was inspired to create this new poster highlighting the dangers of untreated sleep apnoea, after hearing one of our passionate UK sleep p… Started by Kath Hope |
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Apr 23, 2015 Reply by Kath Hope |
Cost Savings for Treating Obstructive Sleep ApnoeaThe following is a poster presented to the ARTP by the British Lung Foundation showing how much money would be saved by treating people for… Started by Kath Hope |
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Feb 24, 2015 Reply by Sleep2snore |
Quick Anonymous Poll - Weight Changes With CPAP and Other TherapyPlease will everybody who is ON CPAP THERAPY OR OTHER for Sleep Apnoea please fill in the poll in light of another new study, resulting in… Started by Kath Hope |
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Nov 8, 2014 Reply by Kath Hope |
Does using a CPAP machine reduce blood sugar levels to normal in others?Hi. I have been diagnosed with sleep apnea for about 14 months now and have been using the wonderful CPAP machine for that time, except for… Started by stephen smith |
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May 28, 2013 Reply by RockRpsgt |
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?I have been under the care of a Sleep Clinic for a sleep apnoea condition and been treated with a Respironics CPAP machine and humidifier a… Started by snoreyhead |
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Mar 30, 2013 Reply by Kath Hope |
FiltersHi Been reading what Kath said about changing filters. No one mentioned this to me at sleep clinic (NHS) so do they change them when machin… Started by Liz Twigg |
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Oct 8, 2012 Reply by RockRpsgt |
Jaydon my 2yr 9mth has started CpapHi I havent posted alot in recent months but I do read often Jaydon went in for a sleep study and started trial ventilation at night we tr… Started by carol murphy |
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Oct 4, 2012 Reply by carol murphy |
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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
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
"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…"
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
"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…"
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
"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…"
"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…"
"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…"
"This is NOT a recommendation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNUWhd2UgQM"
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
"If you have a helpful GP, I would ask them to re-refer you to the sleep clinic."
A few questions..
A quick bit of backgroundDiagnosed with OSA about 7/8 years ago by my local sleep clinic and given a F &P Icon CPAP. After a couple of follow-up appts to sort out any issues, I was sent on my merry way. I have had no further face to face…See More
"I previously had a DeVilbiss Sleepcube and the dehumidifier did sometimes run dry. On the other hand I now have an AirSense 10 and it never runs dry, and I've had the humidity turned up high."
Airsense 10 -humidifier runs dry
Hi. I'm finding the Airsense 10 the hospital gave me, the humidifier chamber runs dry. It's not even on max settings, which I'm guessing would empty it a lot quicker. Seems like a big design oversight to me. Does anyone else have this trouble? The…See More
Decline in hearing
HiI have regular, well yearly check ups at work. One being a hearing test. Since having my cpap machine my hearing has declined rapidly in 1 ear.....could this be as a result of pressure? I believe I'm on 15cm p max h2o. I just use a nasal…See More
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