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CONFUSEDI'm a little confused and wondered if anyone can offer any advice...... At the moment I am SUSPECTED of being a sleep apnoea sufferer, my w… Started by Javed Iqbal in Sleep Apnoea |
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Mar 29, 2013 Reply by Kath Hope |
Edinburgh Doctor to Speak Out of Lack of Investment by NHS into Sleep ApnoeaDoctor: NHS must wake up to ‘deadly’ sleep apnoea Experts will warn that the NHS is not investing enough in services to treat the thousands… Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea |
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CANCELLED EVENT AT HUDDERSFIELD THIS SATURDAYJust making sure everyone who was planning on going to the Sleep Apnoea Event in Huddersfield tomorrow (Saturday, 23rd March) has seen it h… Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea |
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Ebay and Sale of Masks + AccessoriesI am constantly asked why people can't buy and sell their masks on Ebay, and have had many discussions with them about this fact. Tonight… Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea |
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Mar 21, 2013 Reply by Kath Hope |
Need Help with Keeping Mask OnHi Everyone, I am fairly new to using CPAP. I have been wearing it at night and with taking naps but I wake up with it on the floor. I do… Started by Nancy Dugdale in Sleep Apnoea |
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Mar 19, 2013 Reply by Terry Vella |
Family GP's Could Take More Active Role With Sleep ApnoeaHere's an interesting article about how our GP's could treat uncomplicated Sleep Apnoea:- Family Doc's Can Treat Simple Sleep Apnoea With… Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea |
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Mar 17, 2013 Reply by Terry Vella |
Advice for school? Son with OSA awaiting surgery...Hi all, hoping you can help, my son has been diagnosed with OSA and is awaiting surgery, tonsillectomy and turbinates shrunk, has had adeno… Started by Laura in Sleep Apnoea |
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Mar 16, 2013 Reply by Kath Hope |
World Sleep Day 2013Well, it's been a very busy day today for World Sleep Day, and of all days I was reminded of how life used to be for me in the days before… Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea |
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Mar 16, 2013 Reply by Terry Vella |
Pilairo full reviewFisher and Paykel Pilairo full review. Well this is going to be interesting. The Pilairo is F&Ps latest nasal pillows mask, it has be… Started by symmit in Sleep Apnoea |
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Mar 9, 2013 Reply by Deborah Wainwright |
New (to me) sealant for mask leaksHello to my friends across the water. I read in a forum about using the silicone that divers use to seal their scuba masks to seal CPAP ma… Started by Mary Zimlich in Sleep Apnoea |
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Mar 9, 2013 Reply by Kath Hope |
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"Hi Nick thanks. Does it do the job and could you camp with it?"
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
"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…"
"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…"
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
"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."
"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 "
"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…"
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
Are every small CPAP machines any good?
Travel sized, micro - any good?See More
"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."
"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,…"
"Did anyone tell you exactly what the anatomical issue is, Jonathan?"
"Can't say I know about this."
"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…"
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