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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

Fitlife Mask

I was wondering if anyone has used the Fitlife full face mask? I am having terrible problems with my masks. They all leak and make a terrib…

Started by Julie Harrison in Sleep Apnoea

3 Jan 18, 2013
Reply by Julie Harrison

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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
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
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
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
Greg Lloyd is now a member of Hope2SleepGuide
Dec 6
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
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
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
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
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
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
Collette rose is now a member of Hope2SleepGuide
Oct 31
John posted a discussion
Oct 30
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Oct 29
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
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
Jonathan replied to John's discussion evil mask noise
"Good to know you found a solution!"
Oct 24
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
John replied to Jonathan's discussion ResMed AirSense 10 getting noisy
"Can't say I know about this."
Oct 20
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

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