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Does anybody have experience of taking their CPAP on Thomas Cook flights

We have booked a holiday with Thomas Cook and flying in one of their planes, Does anybody have experience of taking their machine as extra…

Started by David in Sleep Apnoea

5 Jun 10, 2013
Reply by Kath Hope

Bloated

Hi, As before i write not as a sufferer but a wife of one. My husband is having trouble with feeling bloated and as he describes it indiges…

Started by Giovanna martone in Sleep Apnoea

13 Jun 2, 2013
Reply by Kath Hope

breathing trouble during the day

hi Recently got a new machine and very pleased with it resmed s9. Liked  mirage for her mask straps but have put my old comfort gel mask on…

Started by diane lester in Sleep Apnoea

1 Jun 2, 2013
Reply by RockRpsgt

ryanair and c pap

travelling with ryanair shortly and taking my c p a p machine with me am i allowed to take another bag with me as part of hand luggage or w…

Started by dennis barsby in Sleep Apnoea

6 May 29, 2013
Reply by Kath Hope

Does using a CPAP machine reduce blood sugar levels to normal in others?

Hi. I have been diagnosed with sleep apnea for about 14 months now and have been using the wonderful CPAP machine for that time, except for…

Started by stephen smith in Sleep Apnoea

6 May 28, 2013
Reply by RockRpsgt

DeVilbiss D100F full face mask review

DeVilbiss D100 Full Face Mask review I have spent a week using the new DeVilbiss D100 full face mask. I am mostly a nasal mask user howeve…

Started by symmit in Sleep Apnoea

2 May 27, 2013
Reply by symmit

Undiagnosed/Untreated Sleep Apnoea Can Cause All This And More

We are the lucky ones that have been diagnosed with Sleep Apnoea, and just imagine how many others are walking around with these symptoms t…

Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea

3 May 27, 2013
Reply by RockRpsgt

British Lung Foundation's Sleep Apnoea Survey

Please will all UK Sleep Apnoea Sufferers fill in the British Lung Foundations' Online Survey?  It is the first survey done of this kind an…

Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea

18 May 26, 2013
Reply by Kath Hope

Help if you can

A fellow sleep tech has just discovered that she has terminal cancer. Short of a desperate attempt with an experimental treatment she has b…

Started by RockRpsgt in Sleep Apnoea

0 May 23, 2013

Fisher and Paykel Eson mask first impressions

Got an Eson today bought privately, i buy a new mask every six months ish to keep things fresh and try something new and wanted another nas…

Started by symmit in Sleep Apnoea

5 May 22, 2013
Reply by symmit

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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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
Greg Lloyd is now a member of Hope2SleepGuide
Dec 6, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
Collette rose is now a member of Hope2SleepGuide
Oct 31, 2024
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Oct 29, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
Jonathan replied to John's discussion evil mask noise
"Good to know you found a solution!"
Oct 24, 2024
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, 2024
John replied to Jonathan's discussion ResMed AirSense 10 getting noisy
"Can't say I know about this."
Oct 20, 2024
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, 2024

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