"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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Using CPAP during and after COVID and a chest infectionHi all, I'm hoping for some advice. After finally getting used to my CPAP machine, I came down with Covid and a chest infection in Decembe… Started by Leoni Atkins in Sleep Apnoea |
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Jan 2 Reply by Kath Hope |
Amara View Compatibility with NHS provided Dreamstation 2Hi, Hoping for some help. I recently purchased an Amara View full face mask from H2S with the fitpack. Tried connecting it to my existin… Started by James Bryson in Sleep Apnoea |
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Dec 22, 2023 Reply by Kath Hope |
Cheaper Alternative Solution to Medistorm BatteryIn the past I have hired a Medistorm battery from Hope2Sleep (cheaper hire available elsewhere). I use a ResMed AirMini for travelling (l… Started by Suren Jinasena in Sleep Apnoea |
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Oct 25, 2023 Reply by Mark Colvin |
I would like to donate my OLD CPAP machineHello everyone, I own 2 Devilbiss Sleep Cube + I am using a RESMED provided by the NHS. The older Devilbiss is about 10 years old, I would… Started by halfluke in Sleep Apnoea |
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Jul 26, 2023 Reply by halfluke |
Any ideas how to film my sleep?On and off sleep problems I've atributed to snoring/ obstruction at night. Usually worse when my turbinates are really enlarged. Never know… Started by John Kemp in Sleep Apnoea |
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Jun 28, 2023 Reply by Hazel dannatt |
Sell CPAP machineHi guys, I am trying to sell my CPAP machine that I bought to bridge the gap between NHS wait lists. But not I have been given one on the N… Started by Alexander Fryatt in Sleep Apnoea |
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Jun 25, 2023 Reply by Alexander Fryatt |
Been declined Nhs treatmentHi. I did a home sleep study privately which showed I have moderate sleep apnoea. That wasn’t really a surprise as I snore terribly and my… Started by Natalie Gray in Sleep Apnoea |
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May 17, 2023 Reply by Richard King |
Daytime Tiredness on CPAPI have been on CPAP therapy for 3 years, recently I am feeling very tired in the daytime. This morning my machine showed 8 hours 28 minute… Started by Mags in Sleep Apnoea |
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May 15, 2023 Reply by Richard King |
Medistrom Pilot and Devilbiss SleepCubeHi everyone, I've used Hope2Sleep charity several times in the past to buy CPA related stuff, including masks and other things. I was think… Started by halfluke in Sleep Apnoea |
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May 13, 2023 Reply by halfluke |
Pillows that might help - not CPAPI have yet to be doagnosed and am doing all the leg work myself to try and help with me sleep.I think I am veering towards probably having… Started by John Kemp in Sleep Apnoea |
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May 2, 2023 Reply by Kath Hope |
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noisy humidifier normal?
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Dentists in Hull that know about Mewing ?
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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
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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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