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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

Sleep Apnoea Awareness Day - 18th April 2014

Today is Sleep Apnoea Awareness Day, so let's not keep it to ourselves and get spreading the word. Here's 2 links below you could share (on…

Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea

1 Mar 18, 2014
Reply by Kath Hope

Drying hoses etc.

Hi I am new to cpap and forums (I just wrote all this pressed share and it disappeared into the ether) so I'll try again. I have been using…

Started by Barbara Hart in Sleep Apnoea

14 Mar 18, 2014
Reply by Barbara Hart

Insomnia and Sleep Disordered Breathing

Found a good article today backing up what I've been saying to people for years, in how Insomnia is often a symptom of Sleep Apnoea.  Dr Ba…

Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea

0 Mar 17, 2014

How do different sleep clinics use recorded data?

I'm particularly interested to find out how different sleep clinics use the data that most people's CPAP machines are able to record.I've p…

Started by gwatuk in Sleep Apnoea

0 Mar 12, 2014

Ouches and Itchies

I really love my CPAP. That probably sounds like an over reaction but having never known what feeling not tired was like until a few years…

Started by Will Clifford in Sleep Apnoea

7 Mar 10, 2014
Reply by Kath Hope

Smell of mould in boiler cupboard after bad leak

Hi Last week I had a bad leak from my boiler which soaked the wooden floor board now all I can smell is mould.  This is the room I sleep in…

Started by DeeNJai in Sleep Apnoea

1 Mar 5, 2014
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 "
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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