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Facial marks

Despite using fleece covers on my mask straps, I still get marks on my face that take ages to go away. The marks are now starting to become…

Started by Margaret Ward in Sleep Apnoea

4 Jan 22, 2015
Reply by Margaret Ward

NightBalance Sleep Position Trainer for positional sleep apnea.

See sleep position trainer Has anyone tried one of these and if so what was the outcome please?

Started by Michael Eacott in Sleep Apnoea

8 Jan 20, 2015
Reply by 99

Sore Eyes

For 5 years I have used a Mirage Liberty Mask but recently I  have been having problems with air being blown into my eyes from my nasal pas…

Started by Bryan Pockett in Sleep Apnoea

1 Jan 19, 2015
Reply by Kath Hope

humidifier and colloidal silver

my mind is muddled please excuse an humidifier can be used with colloidal silver this can keep the humidifier clean for day maybe weeks or…

Started by 99 in Sleep Apnoea

1 Dec 16, 2014
Reply by 99

Is my Sleep Apnoea report heading for 30 day compliance?

Here's an extract from my AHI & AI - events/hr of my compliance report after 24 days Apnea index: 1.3    Hypopnea index: 4.0    AHI: 5.…

Started by Michael Eacott in Sleep Apnoea

2 Dec 15, 2014
Reply by Michael Eacott

BREATHING PROBLEMS WITH VENTILATOR

I use a nippy 3+ ventilator as I have scoliosis. I also use oxygen, 1 litre. I am 48 years old. A few weeks ago I started with a cold, was…

Started by Elizabeth Howard in Sleep Apnoea

6 Dec 14, 2014
Reply by Elizabeth Howard

Untreated Sleep Apnoea and Not Enough Sleep Leads to Dementia

More evidence of how both untreated Sleep Apnoea AND not getting in enough hours of sleep can lead to Dementia, and of course Margaret That…

Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea

0 Dec 11, 2014

Hope to sleep on Facebook

I seem to remember being told that there is a version of this site that runs from Facebook?  Is there a link or a name that you enter, afte…

Started by David Anthony Burnley in Sleep Apnoea

1 Dec 8, 2014
Reply by Kath Hope

Quick Anonymous Poll - Weight Changes With CPAP and Other Therapy

Please will everybody who is ON CPAP THERAPY OR OTHER for Sleep Apnoea please fill in the poll in light of another new study, resulting in…

Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea

5 Nov 8, 2014
Reply by Kath Hope

Help Needed for Study of Online Forums + Community Groups

I'm posting this request for help on behalf of Dr Liz Sillence and would encourage people to participate, and especially as many of us real…

Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea

0 Oct 24, 2014

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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 "
Dec 18
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
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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