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Zopiclone

Hi i hope i am right in asking this question here , I'm on CPAP now for nearly 4 yrs , but iv'e been taking 7.5mg of Zopiclone , my Dr want…

Started by ianmcnamara in Sleep Apnoea

3 Feb 28, 2014
Reply by ianmcnamara

New and I have questions.... (Bit long, sorry)

Hi - I'm pretty new to the whole OSA thing.  I have struggled to sleep for a long time - even had sleeping tablets which didn't seem to hel…

Started by Manda Liversage in Sleep Apnoea

9 Feb 26, 2014
Reply by Kath Hope

CPAP Therapy - 10 Months On!

Hi , just an update - still find it hard to believe that blowing air up my nose while sleeping can cure so many issues many of which I hadn…

Started by Colin in Sleep Apnoea

3 Feb 24, 2014
Reply by Kath Hope

Bad aponea,s

I have not been on here for a while. I hope you are all doing well. I am having real trouble. I have been on a bi pap machine for about 12…

Started by Carolyn Tipping in Sleep Apnoea

7 Feb 22, 2014
Reply by Terry Vella

my face keeps feeling hot and I look very flushed - no high temperature

Hi, Over the last three weeks or so my face has started feeling hot and it look very red and flushed. This can happen at any time during th…

Started by June Ostiadel in Sleep Apnoea

11 Feb 21, 2014
Reply by June Ostiadel

How to Improve Lymph Function from our sister site

 The solution is to reduce factors of overload during the day so that you retain less fluid during the day. Additionally, taking steps to r…

Started by 99 in Sleep Apnoea

1 Feb 15, 2014
Reply by 99

Pillow nudges sleepers when they begin to snore

Pillow nudges sleepers when they begin to snore A habitual snorer is sure to draw the odd night-time prod from their spouse. While thes…

Started by 99 in Sleep Apnoea

0 Feb 12, 2014

Why is falling asleep around full moon more difficult need sleep

We are all, quite literally, lunatics—and I mean that in the nicest way possible. It is the moon, after all, that is responsible for the lu…

Started by 99 in Sleep Apnoea

0 Feb 12, 2014

CPAP Cream

Hi, I purchased the CPAP cream from Hope2Sleep website because the bridge of my nose was feeling a little sore. I wear glasses/spectacles a…

Started by June Ostiadel in Sleep Apnoea

4 Feb 9, 2014
Reply by 99

Not sure what to do from here

Well I haven't been on here for a while. I am currently on cpap resumed with mirage full face mask, my readings have been at 0 to 1 or 2 pe…

Started by Lee in Sleep Apnoea

6 Feb 8, 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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