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Newbie: Gill

Hi everyone I'm Gill I have been diagnosed as having severe osa in the last few weeks & have started on my cpap machine. At first I wa…

Started by Gill Christie in Sleep Apnoea

5 Dec 26, 2013
Reply by Terry Vella

Humidifiers

Hi All   I am looking for some advice about my Humidifier, for the last week I have had it set on 4 or 5, but it seems to be making no diff…

Started by Edward Trimingham in Sleep Apnoea

17 Dec 23, 2013
Reply by 99

Hi Newbie

Hi guys i stumbled on this site a day or so ago , i have been on CPAP for about four years now , the normal trouble to start off with , but…

Started by ianmcnamara in Sleep Apnoea

7 Dec 21, 2013
Reply by Kath Hope

The Miracle Mineral Solution of the 21st Century 4th Edition

tells how to make cheaply mms sell for about £15 but you can make it again and again and again very cheaply should you make it proable cost…

Started by 99 in Sleep Apnoea

1 Dec 16, 2013
Reply by 99

Getting driving licence back from the DVLA. How long, etc.

Hello, I am a newbie here having been referred by Tez62 of the http://www.apneaboard.com/forums I have had my driving licence taken away by…

Started by Michael Eacott in Sleep Apnoea

15 Dec 14, 2013
Reply by Michael Eacott

Resmed seals

Hi everyone just to ask if anyone know where I could purchase a new seal for a resmed medium mask ? Just wanted to buy a spare as my sons k…

Started by Sheila Skelhorn in Sleep Apnoea

3 Dec 13, 2013
Reply by Kath Hope

Sleep weaver

I have been using a sleep weaver mask for 3 months now and love it.  It is so very comfortable and the next thing to not wearing a mask. Ho…

Started by Margaret Ward in Sleep Apnoea

5 Dec 4, 2013
Reply by Lisa

Can anyone make use of .......

For reasons beyond my understanding, I have a medium Resmed Quattro mask that is no use to me. It is complete except for the headgear - bra…

Started by Tigers Fan in Sleep Apnoea

1 Nov 14, 2013
Reply by Tigers Fan

cannot wait !! tonight new mask

finaly picked up my new quattro air today, cannot wait for a comfort night sleep!! will report back on it for those interested!!

Started by simon howlett in Sleep Apnoea

9 Nov 2, 2013
Reply by Kath Hope

FitLife / Amara masks - opinions ?

I have terrible trouble with headgear and strap marks. I have bought every product available to minimise discomfort ( I have a almost perma…

Started by Maria Bryan in Sleep Apnoea

6 Oct 27, 2013
Reply by Terry Vella

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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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