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DC power leads

Hi, wonder if anyone can help me, I am looking for a DC power lead without the car lighter attachment for my Philips REMstar Auto A-Flex. I…

Started by Adam Humphreys in Sleep Apnoea

12 Dec 11, 2017
Reply by Sleep2snore

Best CPAP MACHINE FOR CAMPING?

Hi I'm new to the forum.  I would like a compact machine for use in a camper van.  Does anyone have experience of this using electric hook…

Started by Sue Butcher in Sleep Apnoea

5 Dec 10, 2017
Reply by Sue Butcher

My Philips respironics is mibehaving and I am on holiday. Hoping someone can help.

My APAP machine has been my best friend until two nights ago. It suddenly started to blast me with constant pressure and kept me an hubby a…

Started by Judith-Ann Wardlaw in Sleep Apnoea

1 Nov 30, 2017
Reply by Kath Hope

Obtaining reasonably priced pre-loved equipment without hassle

I know how difficult it is for anyone in the U.K. to obtain pre-used cpap equipment and accessories and new items are out of reach for many…

Started by Eric Swindon in Sleep Apnoea

0 Nov 26, 2017

Obtaining reasonably priced pre-loved equipment without hassle

I know how difficult it is for anyone in the U.K. to obtain pre-used cpap equipment and accessories and new items are out of reach for many…

Started by Eric Swindon in Sleep Apnoea

0 Nov 26, 2017

Portable Machines

Does anyone have experience of using a portable machine? I have been invited to join a walking holiday in the far east and at some overnigh…

Started by Kevin Pigott in Sleep Apnoea

3 Nov 6, 2017
Reply by Kevin Pigott

Sore nose irritated face

Hi all, I am in quandary as I have used every type of mask the clinic can offer me. I was recently given a nose pillow mask after I told t…

Started by Terry Foxon in Sleep Apnoea

2 Oct 31, 2017
Reply by Sleep2snore

RAFFLE for out UK Supporters - ends Saturday 21st October 2017

We're extending our raffle to our United Kingdom Supporters *(sorry rules mean we can't share this out of the UK)* RAFFLE WILL BE DRAWN TH…

Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea

0 Oct 19, 2017

CPAP MACHINE FOR SALE

BRAND NEW, NEVER USED S9 AUTOSET WITH H5i HUMIDIFIER  Complete with all tubing and masks and full instructions Looking for best offer

Started by A Perry in Sleep Apnoea

9 Oct 4, 2017
Reply by A Perry

Long term sleep deprivation

I am into my 5th year of sleep problems. Have been attending drmackays clinic for four years. Have tried everything, different types of cpa…

Started by David Waterton in Sleep Apnoea

1 Oct 1, 2017
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
Dec 17
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
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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