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Resmed airsense 10

In good condition  comes with travel bag and a mask all ready to go  looking for $450 including shipping. Thanks  

Started by Smadar Zmirin in Sleep Apnoea

1 May 29, 2019
Reply by Smadar Zmirin

Sleepcube for sale

I had this CPAP machine nearly six years ago. I used is a handful of times and my wife said either it had to go or she would. It has sat in…

Started by Jason Streets in Sleep Apnoea

0 May 4, 2019

Sleep apnoea and TMJ

Hi I have been using my cpap for about 20 months now. On the whole have got on with it reasonably well. About 6 months ago started to devel…

Started by Judy Y in Sleep Apnoea

1 Apr 29, 2019
Reply by Kath Hope

Advice Required, recently diagnosed with OSA

Hi all I am so pleased I have come across this forum. To get the best advise I find it best to ask people who have the experience. My story…

Started by Beany Lad in Sleep Apnoea

3 Apr 12, 2019
Reply by Eric Swindon

DreamWear full face

Hi all I’m having trouble with my DreamWear full face mask,I’ve spent a long time getting the fit right but I have two problems 1. The bit…

Started by Lee in Sleep Apnoea

5 Mar 18, 2019
Reply by Lee

APAP or BIPAP

How is it decided what machine I need? At present I use a S9 Apap  with the EPR set at 3 but I feel that a Bipap would be better for me.

Started by Edam in Sleep Apnoea

13 Mar 15, 2019
Reply by Edam

NHS or Private to get diagnosis to determine treatment

Hi,  With the help of a hope2sleep screening test indicating I may have moderate sleep apnea, I am hopefully going to get my GP to finally…

Started by SleepyHead in Sleep Apnoea

5 Mar 5, 2019
Reply by Sleep2snore

First night with CPAP

So last night was my first with my new CPAP machine (a Philips DreamStation with an Amara style mask), and got on surprisingly well. It too…

Started by Andy Falconer in Sleep Apnoea

3 Feb 22, 2019
Reply by Sleep2snore

Humidity and AHI

Over the last month, I have been using the Sleepy Head software, and as usual for me, I have been doing a bit of experimenting. My AHI is u…

Started by Darryl Milligan in Sleep Apnoea

28 Feb 22, 2019
Reply by Sleep2snore

SoClean 2

hi is anyone using the SoClean 2 machine with a DreamWear Full Face CPAP Mask, if so does the mask get properly cleaned? Or does the sides…

Started by Lee in Sleep Apnoea

1 Feb 21, 2019
Reply by Kath Hope

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Latest Activity

Nick Daniel replied to John's discussion Are every small CPAP machines any good?
"Yes, it does the job. I use a Powapacs Atom for portable power "
Wednesday
John replied to John's discussion Are every small CPAP machines any good?
"Hi Nick thanks. Does it do the job and could you camp with it?"
Wednesday
Nick Daniel posted a discussion

CPAP Total Face Mask

I was curious whether anyone has used the CPAP Total Face Masks and could pass on their observations? I've been using an Airfit F20 for years which is fine apart from the permanent red mark on the bridge of my nose, and have recently tried the…See More
Tuesday
Nick Daniel replied to John's discussion Are every small CPAP machines any good?
"I've been using the Resmed Airmini for about 5 years when travelling - overall lightweight and small and can be controlled by an App, but it does produce a loud whistling/wind sound for me which hasn't been reduced by an inline filter or…"
Tuesday
Greg Lloyd is now a member of Hope2SleepGuide
Dec 6
Jonathan replied to David Hudson's discussion Pressure waking me up. Belching and wind
"Hi It sounds like you need to have more conversations with your sleep clinic.  There's little point in having a high pressure if it means you cannot tolerate the machine.  There's an interesting video here…"
Dec 1
David Hudson posted a discussion

Pressure waking me up. Belching and wind

HiI'm using the prisma smart max machine. Initially I was just on a nasal mask, this changed as I was sleeping with my mouth open. I then went to face and nose mask and complained of bad wind and belching. Sometimes the pressure in the night was…See More
Nov 28
Jonathan replied to Jonathan's discussion ResMed AirSense 10 getting noisy
"Just to tidy this up, I finally had an in-person review by my sleep clinic yesterday, who agreed the ResMed AirSense 10 was "wheezy" and replaced the machine."
Nov 9
Collette rose replied to Collette rose's discussion 1st time and I’ve failed the mask leak test
"thank you jonathan,i did get the it pack so tried the small and still struggled but i was sat up in bed so will try lying down great suggestion "
Nov 3
Jonathan replied to Collette rose's discussion 1st time and I’ve failed the mask leak test
"Hi My first thought is "don't panic"!  We're all a bit different, and there are many things that can be tweaked.  I took to CPAP therapy like a duck to water, but I've had friends who say they can't cope, but…"
Nov 2
Collette rose posted a discussion

1st time and I’ve failed the mask leak test

Hi everyone, today I received my rental kit - prisma smart max, plus a Philips dreamwear mask which I’ve been wearing unconnected to try and get used to it. I just did a mask fit test using a medium mask and got a constant red/orange leak warning…See More
Nov 2
Collette rose is now a member of Hope2SleepGuide
Oct 31
John posted a discussion
Oct 30
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Oct 29
John replied to John's discussion evil mask noise
"Ha well it lasted a couple of days but started howling again. But it's a step in the right direction, just needs a bit more work."
Oct 24
Jonathan replied to John's discussion Has anyone been told root cause of their OSA?
"Nope, I just accept that some people's throats tend to close when they sleep, due to a loss of muscle tone during deeper sleep.  Back when I was diagnosed, the sleep lab just filmed you whilst you slept, stuck an O2 meter on your finger,…"
Oct 24
Jonathan replied to John's discussion evil mask noise
"Good to know you found a solution!"
Oct 24
John replied to John's discussion Has anyone been told root cause of their OSA?
"Did anyone tell you exactly what the anatomical issue is, Jonathan?"
Oct 21
John replied to Jonathan's discussion ResMed AirSense 10 getting noisy
"Can't say I know about this."
Oct 20
John replied to John's discussion evil mask noise
"So I tore some fabric from one of the filters and glued it over the holes - and it worked!It was dead quiet, and the air was still flowing freely.It was quiet all night then after a few hours a bit of whistling until I gave it a wipe.Vast…"
Oct 19

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