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Respironics ComfortGel Blue vs Amara

Does anyone have any experience of using the Amara and how much lighter/ smaller is it then the Comfortgel Blue mask?  Ive got a ComfortGel…

Started by David in Sleep Apnoea

1 Feb 6, 2013
Reply by Kath Hope

Sleep Weaver Problems

After almost a week of wonderful sleep on the Sleep Weaver mask, last night was not a good one for me. I kept adjusting the mask because of…

Started by Patricia Higgins in Sleep Apnoea

6 Feb 5, 2013
Reply by Patricia Higgins

Nasal pillows and masks

Hi everyone! I just wanted to gather some opinions on nasal pillow masks; which are your favourites? I currently use the Resmed Swift FX Be…

Started by Catherine Alexander in Sleep Apnoea

2 Feb 5, 2013
Reply by symmit

Somnomed dental device ? any experience?

Somnomed has anyone had experience with dental guards to assist with sleep apnoea?

Started by suzanne erdbrink in Sleep Apnoea

5 Jan 31, 2013
Reply by Kath Hope

My sister may have Sleep Apnea

I took my sister to my sleep specialist yesterday as she has had depression, CFS and FM all her life. He thinks she may have SA or possible…

Started by Terry Vella in Sleep Apnoea

21 Jan 29, 2013
Reply by Terry Vella

Plain Snoring (as well as OSA) More Dangerous Than Being Overweight or Smoking

News Today from the Daily Mail.......... Snoring could increase the risk of heart attack more than smoking or being overweight  New connec…

Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea

0 Jan 25, 2013

So I am full of air....

Woke up at 4:45am and since then have ...ahem......burped and otherwise expelled air. Am going to be such a catch for any future potential…

Started by Amanda Farley in Sleep Apnoea

9 Jan 25, 2013
Reply by Kath Hope

Hose Lift question and Air Blowing on Partner question.

I've just bought your hose lift and what a difference it makes, after three years of getting strangled!  One problem with it though, is tha…

Started by Tricia Dickson in Sleep Apnoea

11 Jan 25, 2013
Reply by Tricia Dickson

What NOT To Do With Your CPAP Humidifier! (Alcohol)

Just had to post this I found, courtesy of Bendigo Sleep Lab.  Don't be getting any ideas though

Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea

3 Jan 23, 2013
Reply by Kath Hope

A neurologist's view of sleep and sleep apnea

These talks are really interesting. I encourage you to take the time to watch them. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHCD3fONV1k

Started by ZolliStar in Sleep Apnoea

1 Jan 23, 2013
Reply by Kath Hope

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Latest Activity

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
Wendy Anthony is now a member of Hope2SleepGuide
Mar 25
David McDade is now a member of Hope2SleepGuide
Jan 3
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
John posted a discussion
Oct 30, 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

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