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Cold air Hi I have sleep apnoea & Copd this is my first winter using cpap, found it very hard to sleep last night because of breathing in cold a… Started by Ruth Furniss in Sleep Apnoea	2	Oct 30, 2018 Reply by Sleep2snore
Recommendation please for Oximeter purchase. Hello everyone! I would very much like to check my oxygen levels during the night. Can anyone recommend an Oximeter to purchase please? My… Started by Renee Rowlands in Sleep Apnoea	1	Oct 28, 2018 Reply by Sleep2snore
Cure for wind Hi, Using my airsense 10 has given amazing results with only one problem, flatulence, has anyone found any way this can be cured or reduced… Started by Chris Vesey in Sleep Apnoea	7	Oct 9, 2018 Reply by Sleep2snore
So Clean sanitiser What are oters experience with the So Clean sanitiser? I've been using mine with my DreamWear mask for some time now with no apparent ill… Started by Bob Blair in Sleep Apnoea	13	Sep 16, 2018 Reply by Kath Hope
no EPR setting REsmed S8 spirit 2 autoset I have been using above machine for years on autoset mode. as the pressures are getting quite high I decided to engage the EPR function. no… Started by ged in Sleep Apnoea	6	Sep 8, 2018 Reply by Sleep2snore
Pressure under eyes I’ve had my CPAP mask over a year now and generally happy with it but the one issue I have is the pressure it puts under and around my eyes… Started by Helen McIntyre in Sleep Apnoea	2	Sep 6, 2018 Reply by Sleep2snore
Pressure under eyes I’ve had my CPAP mask over a year now and generally happy with it but the one issue I have is the pressure it puts under and around my eyes… Started by Helen McIntyre in Sleep Apnoea	1	Sep 6, 2018 Reply by Sleep2snore
Caravan HI I'm going to a static caravan for the weekend do I need any special equipment for my cpap machine or can I just plug into socket? Happy… Started by Ruth Furniss in Sleep Apnoea	2	Sep 5, 2018 Reply by Sleep2snore
Caravan HI I'm going to a static caravan for the weekend do I need any special equipment for my chap machine or can I just plug into socket? Happy… Started by Ruth Furniss in Sleep Apnoea	1	Sep 5, 2018 Reply by Sleep2snore
Changing hospital I am considering asking my GP to refer me to another hospital for the supply and monitoring of CPAP . Would I just be supplied another CPAP… Started by Edam in Sleep Apnoea	5	Sep 3, 2018 Reply by Tef

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Sharon Sullivan posted a discussion

For Sale - Ventura Full Total Face CPAP Mask

I’m selling an Ventura Full Total Face CPAP Mask Large and two spare liners. I bought it new from the Hope2Sleep shop, but it is not suitable for me. Only used for about two weeks so I have washed it thoroughly. Because of this, it is very much…See More

23 hours ago

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Tracey Tilley replied to Jim Scullion's discussion UK Attendance Allowance

"I put in a claim for PIP which was denied and now I am over 66 and on pension I tried for AA. Denied again.I have other health conditions ( Diverticular disease and Bile Acid Malabsorbtion ) which I consider hard to live with and they refused all of…"

Wednesday

Jonathan replied to Sally Gray's discussion ResMed AirMini for travel

"No personal experience, but CPAP.com review of AirMini The AirMini runs at about 30 decibels, which is about the same sound level as a whispered conversation. For comparison, full-sized CPAPs tend to run around 26-28 decibels. Due to their…"

May 5

Sally Gray posted a discussion

ResMed AirMini for travel

I am considering either buying or renting an AirMini for a forthcoming holiday this month where I will be sharing a twin room. I have read that they’re quite noisy and I don’t want to waste my money on either rental or purchase if the noise level…See More

May 3

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Sally Gray replied to Nick Daniel's discussion CPAP Total Face Mask

"Hi, I use a ResMed F20 and had the same issue with the silicone full face mask causing red marks and soreness on my nose bridge. I switched over to the Airtouch memory foam full face masks which are expensive and not supplied by the NHS, but the…"

May 3

Kath Hope replied to Glassdaisy's discussion Soft Cap

"It's very much still relevant and we're getting closer to have them manufactured and has been no easy challenge. In fact we were speaking with the company working with us on this only yesterday. If you're not on our newsletter list…"

Mar 27

Glassdaisy posted a discussion

Soft Cap

some time ago I was told that Hope2Sleep was researching a replacement for the discontinued Soft Cap.. as I have seen nothing to indicate moving forward on this, would I be right in assuming you decided it is no longer relevant?See More

Mar 27

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Glassdaisy replied to Nick Daniel's discussion CPAP Total Face Mask

"I expect others may have responded by now, but I use the Fitlife full face mask. I kept getting a hard lump on my nose when first starting out & it got so bad that I ended up buying my own masks as my clinic would only give the Fitlife to new…"

Mar 27

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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 "

Dec 18, 2024

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?"

Dec 18, 2024

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

Dec 17, 2024

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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…"

Dec 17, 2024

Greg Lloyd is now a member of Hope2SleepGuide

Dec 6, 2024

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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, 2024

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, 2024

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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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024