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Wake-ups in the night

     I was diagnosed with Sleep Apnoea in June, 2011. I'm doing well with the CPAP and mask, etc. but I have a persistent problem: I wake a…

Started by ZolliStar in Sleep Apnoea

15 Apr 13, 2013
Reply by Kath Hope

BiPAP/BiLevel Users - Urgent Request

***URGENT*** If anyone is using a BiPap or BiLevel Machine and has spare time this Thursday afternoon (11th April) to travel to London for…

Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea

2 Apr 11, 2013
Reply by Kath Hope

No need to suffer - If your CPAP treatment for Sleep Apnoea isn't working don't ignore it! - Are you getting the best treatment available?

I have been under the care of a Sleep Clinic for a sleep apnoea condition and been treated with a Respironics CPAP machine and humidifier a…

Started by snoreyhead in Sleep Apnoea

8 Mar 30, 2013
Reply by Kath Hope

CPAP BACTERIAL FILTER (One) - For Allergy Sufferers - Also quietens down the noise from CPAP

I purchased a CPAP BACTERIAL FILTER (One) - For Allergy Sufferers from the Hope2Sleep Shop as I thought this may help my blocked nose issue…

Started by snoreyhead in Sleep Apnoea

23 Mar 30, 2013
Reply by Kath Hope

CONFUSED

I'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

12 Mar 29, 2013
Reply by Kath Hope

Edinburgh Doctor to Speak Out of Lack of Investment by NHS into Sleep Apnoea

Doctor: 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

0 Mar 25, 2013

CANCELLED EVENT AT HUDDERSFIELD THIS SATURDAY

Just 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

0 Mar 22, 2013

Ebay and Sale of Masks + Accessories

I 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

12 Mar 21, 2013
Reply by Kath Hope

Need Help with Keeping Mask On

Hi 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

2 Mar 19, 2013
Reply by Terry Vella

Family GP's Could Take More Active Role With Sleep Apnoea

Here'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

6 Mar 17, 2013
Reply by Terry Vella

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job with the charity

Was wondering if there might be a job for me with Hope2Sleep?(I also just asked this of a group by mistake)See More
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Sharon Sullivan posted a discussion

For Sale - Ventura Full Total Face CPAP Mask

I’m selling an Ventura Full Total Face CPAP Mask Large and two spare liners.  I bought it new from the Hope2Sleep shop, but it is not suitable for me.  Only used for about two weeks so I have washed it thoroughly.   Because of this, it is very much…See More
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Tracey Tilley replied to Jim Scullion's discussion UK Attendance Allowance
"I put in a claim for PIP which was denied and now I am over 66 and on pension I tried for AA. Denied again.I have other health conditions ( Diverticular disease and Bile Acid Malabsorbtion ) which I consider hard to live with and they refused all of…"
May 14
Jonathan replied to Sally Gray's discussion ResMed AirMini for travel
"No personal experience, but CPAP.com review of AirMini The AirMini runs at about 30 decibels, which is about the same sound level as a whispered conversation. For comparison, full-sized CPAPs tend to run around 26-28 decibels. Due to their…"
May 5
Sally Gray posted a discussion

ResMed AirMini for travel

I am considering either buying or renting an AirMini for a forthcoming holiday this month where I will be sharing a twin room. I have read that they’re quite noisy and I don’t want to waste my money on either rental or purchase if the noise level…See More
May 3
Sally Gray replied to Nick Daniel's discussion CPAP Total Face Mask
"Hi, I use a ResMed F20 and had the same issue with the silicone full face mask causing red marks and soreness on my nose bridge. I switched over to the Airtouch memory foam full face masks which are expensive and not supplied by the NHS, but the…"
May 3
Kath Hope replied to Glassdaisy's discussion Soft Cap
"It's very much still relevant and we're getting closer to have them manufactured and has been no easy challenge. In fact we were speaking with the company working with us on this only yesterday. If you're not on our newsletter list…"
Mar 27
Glassdaisy posted a discussion

Soft Cap

some time ago I was told that Hope2Sleep was researching a replacement for the discontinued Soft Cap.. as I have seen nothing to indicate moving forward on this, would I be right in assuming you decided it is no longer relevant?See More
Mar 27
Glassdaisy replied to Nick Daniel's discussion CPAP Total Face Mask
"I expect others may have responded by now, but I use the Fitlife full face mask. I kept getting a hard lump on my nose when first starting out & it got so bad that I ended up buying my own masks as my clinic would only give the Fitlife to new…"
Mar 27
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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

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