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My sleep clinic discharged me, saying they were happy I was self-managing. Roll on a decade and the cardiologists taking care of me were very unimpressed and I was re-enrolled. I expect remote monitoring with current generation Resmed…"
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ResMed AirSense 10 getting noisyHello I have an NHS issued ResMed AirSense 10 with heated humidifier. In the last couple of weeks, it's developed an annoying noise, when… Started by Jonathan in Sleep Apnoea |
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Nov 9, 2024 Reply by Jonathan |
1st time and I’ve failed the mask leak testHi everyone, today I received my rental kit - prisma smart max, plus a Philips dreamwear mask which I’ve been wearing unconnected to try an… Started by Collette rose in Sleep Apnoea |
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Nov 3, 2024 Reply by Collette rose |
evil mask noiseHere's the noise my mask makes, right in my face and loud, when condensation forms on the vent holes.What I'm thinking of doing is covering… Started by John in Sleep Apnoea |
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Oct 24, 2024 Reply by John |
Has anyone been told root cause of their OSA?Hi, I'm having trouble getting diagnoses for anything from the NHS recently. A pressing one being what exactly causes my apnea.Is it like t… Started by John in Sleep Apnoea |
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Oct 24, 2024 Reply by Jonathan |
What's a good Apnea forum?This is a great board, everyone's been nice, and Kath is a really smart person who knows a lot, but it's a bit quiet. What online forum wou… Started by John in Sleep Apnoea |
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Oct 16, 2024 Reply by John |
A tale of two nasal dilatorsTrying 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 eac… Started by John in Sleep Apnoea |
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Oct 7, 2024 Reply by John |
Oropharyngeal exercisesI asked medics at the Castle Hill CPAP clinic about tongue and throat exercises. They said no evidence, and it can't work anyway because th… Started by John in Sleep Apnoea |
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Oct 7, 2024 Reply by John |
CPAP machine as cabin baggage on aeroplaneHi, I'm a new CPAP user and am getting on well. I'm going on short-haul flights in October by Vueling to Spain and back and have booked cab… Started by Antony Warren in Sleep Apnoea |
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Aug 25, 2024 Reply by Kath Hope |
Welcome to our Forum - Feel Free to Introduce Yourself Here.Welcome to the Hope2SleepGuide Forum, which is a service run by the Hope2Sleep Charity founded by Kath Hope with a marvellous team of trust… Started by The SleepGuide Crew in Sleep Apnoea |
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Aug 24, 2024 Reply by Kath Hope |
Reporting to DVLAI have just seen the page about this: https://www.hope2sleep.co.uk/dvla-rules-for-driving-with-sleep-apnoea.html It says that those who do… Started by Antony Warren in Sleep Apnoea |
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Aug 24, 2024 Reply by Kath Hope |
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"Hi Jonathan,
Thanks again for the info. My cpap *should* be monitored by the NHS though I haven’t had any contact from them since pre-covid. I checked out the link you gave to access extra data and I think that’s going to be…"
"Hi
I have the ResMed Airsense 10 Autoset (APAP). It's monitored remotely by my NHS sleep clinic and I believe they can make changes to the settings. I don't know whether they are notified if I make changes, nor whether they…"
"Hi Jonathan,
Thanks for the reply. I'd say that I'm fairly technical. I have the ResMed Airsense 10 Elite machine. I've discovered that I can upload data wirelessly from my machine and having lowered the pressure by…"
"Hi
You don't say how technical you are, or what sort of machine you use. However https://www.sleephq.com/ has software which allows you to upload data from compatible machines, and analyse your sleep "score", including a…"
air bubbles after weight loss
Hi,I've been on Mounjaro for about 3 months now, not primarily for weight loss, but I have lost weight around my face and neck. I've noticed that I am increasingly getting air bubbles in my mouth which of course is disturbing my sleep (and my…See More
Micro plastics risks
I was reading an article in the I newspaper today written by a journalist who had her blood tested for micro plastics and was shocked by the results.…See More
job with the charity
Was wondering if there might be a job for me with Hope2Sleep?(I also just asked this of a group by mistake)See More
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
"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…"
"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…"
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
"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…"
"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…"
"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…"
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