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CPAP good for you (we know!)

http://www.mnn.com/health/fitness-well-being/blogs/sleep-apnea-treatments-may-help-protect-your-heart New study shows CPAP beneficial to yo…

Started by symmit in Sleep Apnoea

0 Jul 19, 2014

Fisher & Paykel Simplus Mask

Hi I was wondering if anyone has used this mask as I am thinking about asking for this mask when I am due a new mask in October as I have t…

Started by DeeNJai in Sleep Apnoea

16 Jul 16, 2014
Reply by Edam

SleepyHead translation

I presume there are non-English people on this forum. They might have problems with the language of the program. That's why it has already…

Started by Arie Klerk in Sleep Apnoea

1 Jul 14, 2014
Reply by Arie Klerk

Sleepweaver Mask

Hi can anyone give me there opinion on a SleepWeaver mask, I started off by purchasing a ComfortGel Blue mask, and even using mask liners a…

Started by Ian Oakham in Sleep Apnoea

9 Jul 12, 2014
Reply by Kath Hope

First Nasal Pillows Mask with Gel Pillows - Nuance by Philips Respironics

This new mask is finally available in the UK and is the first one to use gel for the nasal pillows.  Whilst I'm not a longterm user of nasa…

Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea

2 Jul 11, 2014
Reply by Kath Hope

Resmed Airfit P10 Review

As many who’ve read my reviews before will glean, I like to have a choice of the three main types of mask available to suit in order to red…

Started by symmit in Sleep Apnoea

0 Jul 11, 2014

At last- AHI under 5

I've posted here and there on the site and wanted to share my good news.  For nearly five years I struggled to get my AHI under 5.  For mon…

Started by Mary Zimlich in Sleep Apnoea

2 Jul 6, 2014
Reply by 99

New APAP user, dry mouth

Hi everyone. I am new here and have recently been diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea. I have an APAP machine and a full mask which cov…

Started by Sharon Davies in Sleep Apnoea

13 Jun 21, 2014
Reply by Sharon Davies

New Treatment For Sleep Apnoea - Please Fill In Survey To Help!

***UPDATE 19TH JUNE 2014*** The survey linked to this original post is closed and the new survey link is https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Apn

Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea

21 Jun 19, 2014
Reply by Kath Hope

Research into Down's Syndrome and Sleep Apnoea

It is now widely known that people with Down's Syndrome are at a high risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (I wrote an article about this last…

Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea

0 Jun 2, 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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