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Distilled Water v's Tap Water

Hi What is better distilled water verses tap water.  I was wondering what is best for the CPAP machine as many say distilled is best and if…

Started by DeeNJai in Sleep Apnoea

47 May 14, 2014
Reply by DeeNJai

Good Numbers but serve tireness

Over the last month I have been having good numbers below three but I am very tired.   I have noticed that on sleepihead that it I am havin…

Started by DeeNJai in Sleep Apnoea

27 May 11, 2014
Reply by Manda Liversage

Cpap as hand luggage

I have booked a group trip to Australia in June and most of the group want to fly from Birmingham via Dubai the problem is the only airline…

Started by Jacqueline Bathgate in Sleep Apnoea

24 May 5, 2014
Reply by Kath Hope

Cleaning

Hi Guys What do you all use to clean your humidifier with, the mask and tubing , I use washing up liquid and wanted to know what id anythin…

Started by Ken1064 in Sleep Apnoea

11 May 2, 2014
Reply by Kath Hope

Pain and CPAP

Hi all I am a chronic pain sufferer (Fibromyalgia) who was diagnosed with OSA in January of this year. I've been on CPAP for 2 months and…

Started by Manda Liversage in Sleep Apnoea

11 May 2, 2014
Reply by Kath Hope

Finally got a diagnosis.

Today I finally got a diagnosis after going private, NHS  test was classed as normal and GP told rest of family to buy ear plugs if they di…

Started by Ian Oakham in Sleep Apnoea

8 May 1, 2014
Reply by DeeNJai

fitlite full face mask xl

hi I have a used fitlite full face mask size xl with brand new xl straps.It is in perfect condition and I,ve thoroughly cleaned and disinfe…

Started by Annette Pentney in Sleep Apnoea

0 Apr 23, 2014

Air Flow

Afternoon all, I wonder if you can help me out on this one please. I'm at present using the CPAP machine ResMed S9 and have done since Apri…

Started by Douglas Vincent-Smith in Sleep Apnoea

15 Apr 21, 2014
Reply by Douglas Vincent-Smith

Machine Change causing Issues

Hi Everyone, I've been getting on very well with my ResMed Auto machine. It was lent to me by the consultant who diagnosed my Sleep Apnoea.…

Started by David Vinnicombe in Sleep Apnoea

32 Apr 2, 2014
Reply by Pete

Pulse Oximeter Deal on KGB Deals £20

Hi everyone   I've just had my daily KGB Deals emails and one of them has a deal for a fingertip pulse oximeter for £20, I thought it might…

Started by Steve Clarke-Keating in Sleep Apnoea

1 Apr 2, 2014
Reply by David

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Latest Activity

Jonathan replied to Richard Smith's discussion air bubbles after weight loss
"Hi 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…"
Sep 1
Richard Smith replied to Richard Smith's discussion air bubbles after weight loss
"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…"
Aug 31
Jonathan replied to Richard Smith's discussion air bubbles after weight loss
"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…"
Aug 31
Richard Smith replied to Richard Smith's discussion air bubbles after weight loss
"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…"
Aug 30
Jonathan replied to Richard Smith's discussion air bubbles after weight loss
"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…"
Aug 29
Richard Smith posted a discussion

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
Aug 28
Sally Gray posted a discussion

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
Aug 3
Alison Mitchell is now a member of Hope2SleepGuide
Jul 2
John posted a discussion

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
Jun 27
Tracey Tilley updated their profile
May 22
Sharon Sullivan posted a discussion

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
May 17
Tracey Tilley replied to Jim Scullion's discussion UK Attendance Allowance
"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…"
May 14
Jonathan replied to Sally Gray's discussion ResMed AirMini for travel
"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…"
May 5
Sally Gray posted a discussion

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
May 3
Sally Gray replied to Nick Daniel's discussion CPAP Total Face Mask
"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…"
May 3
Kath Hope replied to Glassdaisy's discussion Soft Cap
"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…"
Mar 27
Glassdaisy posted a discussion

Soft Cap

some time ago I was told that Hope2Sleep was researching a replacement for the discontinued Soft Cap.. as I have seen nothing to indicate moving forward on this, would I be right in assuming you decided it is no longer relevant?See More
Mar 27
Glassdaisy replied to Nick Daniel's discussion CPAP Total Face Mask
"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…"
Mar 27
Wendy Anthony is now a member of Hope2SleepGuide
Mar 25
David McDade is now a member of Hope2SleepGuide
Jan 3

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