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Using CPAP during and after COVID and a chest infection

Hi all,  I'm hoping for some advice. After finally getting used to my CPAP machine, I came down with Covid and a chest infection in Decembe…

Started by Leoni Atkins in Sleep Apnoea

 3 Jan 2, 2024
Reply by Kath Hope

Amara View Compatibility with NHS provided Dreamstation 2

Hi,  Hoping for some help. I recently purchased an Amara View full face mask from H2S with the fitpack. Tried connecting it to my existin…

Started by James Bryson in Sleep Apnoea

 2 Dec 22, 2023
Reply by Kath Hope

Cheaper Alternative Solution to Medistorm Battery

In the past I have hired a Medistorm battery from Hope2Sleep (cheaper hire available elsewhere).  I use a ResMed AirMini for travelling (l…

Started by Suren Jinasena in Sleep Apnoea

 3 Oct 25, 2023
Reply by Mark Colvin

I would like to donate my OLD CPAP machine

Hello everyone, I own 2 Devilbiss Sleep Cube + I am using a RESMED provided by the NHS. The older Devilbiss is about 10 years old, I would…

Started by halfluke in Sleep Apnoea

 2 Jul 26, 2023
Reply by halfluke

Any ideas how to film my sleep?

On and off sleep problems I've atributed to snoring/ obstruction at night. Usually worse when my turbinates are really enlarged. Never know…

Started by John Kemp in Sleep Apnoea

 2 Jun 28, 2023
Reply by Hazel dannatt

Sell CPAP machine

Hi guys, I am trying to sell my CPAP machine that I bought to bridge the gap between NHS wait lists. But not I have been given one on the N…

Started by Alexander Fryatt in Sleep Apnoea

 3 Jun 25, 2023
Reply by Alexander Fryatt

Been declined Nhs treatment

Hi.  I did a home sleep study privately which showed I have moderate sleep apnoea. That wasn’t really a surprise as I snore terribly and my…

Started by Natalie Gray in Sleep Apnoea

 9 May 17, 2023
Reply by Richard King

Daytime Tiredness on CPAP

I have been on CPAP therapy for 3 years, recently I am feeling very tired in the daytime.  This morning my machine showed 8 hours 28 minute…

Started by Mags in Sleep Apnoea

 10 May 15, 2023
Reply by Richard King

Medistrom Pilot and Devilbiss SleepCube

Hi everyone, I've used Hope2Sleep charity several times in the past to buy CPA related stuff, including masks and other things. I was think…

Started by halfluke in Sleep Apnoea

 21 May 13, 2023
Reply by halfluke

Pillows that might help - not CPAP

I have yet to be doagnosed and am doing all the leg work myself to try and help with me sleep.I think I am veering towards probably having…

Started by John Kemp in Sleep Apnoea

 1 May 2, 2023
Reply by Kath Hope

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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
May 17
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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
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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
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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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Mar 25
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Jan 3
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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
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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
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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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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

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