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Hair lossHi has anyone noticed hair loss from headgear straps rubbing? Started by Maureen C in Sleep Apnoea |
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Weight gain on CPAP?I have been successfully using CPAP for moderate to severe OSA for nearly 3 years. I have always been slim and never had to watch my weight… Started by JES SINGLE in Sleep Apnoea |
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Aug 13, 2022 Reply by Will Clifford |
USED Resmed F20 Medium headgear and maskFree to someone who wants to try or has to pay for themselves. It has been used but no longer needed as I now use F30. Obviously, I can spl… Started by Catherine MacLean in Sleep Apnoea |
0 | Jun 25, 2022 |
Hope2Sleep Charity RaffleOnly 24 hours to purchase Raffle Tickets as the draw is tomorrow (Monday 4th April), and we're looking forward to giving good news to 20 lu… Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea |
0 | Apr 3, 2022 |
Spare unused nasal pillowsIs there a swap section on here, please? I have some Large Nuance nasal pillows, still in their package, that I won't be using, and wondere… Started by Glenys Everest in Sleep Apnoea |
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Mar 25, 2022 Reply by Glenys Everest |
Where do you got your distilled water for humidifierI have just bought a Transcend 365 machine for travelling however it says distilled water MUST be used in the humidifier or it could cause… Started by David in Sleep Apnoea |
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Mar 22, 2022 Reply by Kath Hope |
First night with Lowenstein Prisma Smart Max and ResMed Airfit F 20. Talk to me- please!First night ever, using my APAP Prisma machine. 2 1/2 hours at bedtime. Then another hour or so early morning? Both times with 30 mins so… Started by Sewing1 in Sleep Apnoea |
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Feb 5, 2022 Reply by Kath Hope |
Consultant recommendation please?Hi there, I was diagnosed with OSA through a sleep study and have been using CPAP for a year. However I still don't feel rested after sleep… Started by Dave Jones in Sleep Apnoea |
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Jan 21, 2022 Reply by Dave Jones |
Choosing The Right CPAP or BiPAP Mask For YouHave just completed my latest Blog on getting the right kind of mask, so hope you find it helpful. With so many types of masks available,… Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea |
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Dec 31, 2021 Reply by Fran Hiam |
Do tongue exercises work ?Hi,I saw a study on the internet in which OSA was alleviated with tongue exercises, and some UK medics recommend exercises - thinking of Mi… Started by John in Sleep Apnoea |
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Dec 3, 2021 Reply by John |
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UK Attendance Allowance
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"Yes I empathise, as it was a similar story to mine with Virgin (not chasing them for my official confirmation). Even worse though was they said I couldn't use it and therefore couldn't fly due to my fit-to-fly letter stipulating I need it…"
"Ah, yes, I hadn't spotted Vueling's statement. Thank you. And your tags are very similar to the one I purchased at the start of my CPAP journey in the 15+ years ago.
My only bad experience (as I have written about here) was…"
"The link I provided to Vueling had sub-links Jonathan and this is from one of them about carrying medication onboard, and clearly states you can carry CPAP at no extra charge. I was impressed at the info provided from a flight company I'd not…"
"I have a large swing-tag attached to mine. This appears to be an up-to-date equivalent https://www.cpap.com/productpage/medical-identification-luggage-tag-cpap-equipment
The only short-haul flight I have taken was with British Airways, and it…"
"Glad you found us Antony. I had a sleep endoscopy by Bhik Kotecha many years ago but I told him he was coming nowhere near me with his scalpel lol, as I have too many reasons for my severe sleep apnoea. We have Dr Vik Veer now who runs the UCLH…"
"DVLA just create problems by not being clear about things. At least you won't need to tick the box next time as it says 'a condition you haven't reported before.' Glad this came up though as we get lots of DVLA queries at the…"
"Thanks Kath, I'll hope that they don't pick up on it if I don't tick that box in three years time! I'll apply in good time just in case."
"So pleased to have found this site, thank you. I'm a retired doctor and have had OSA for about 20 years despite having a BMI of 23, only ever sleeping on my side and not smoking. Over that time I have had five successful procedures of…"
"Thanks Kath, I had tried to contact Vueling about this but hadn't found the web page so that's really helpful."
"I had to check out Vueling as it's not a flight company we've been asked about before (perhaps they're newish). If you go to this page on their website you'll see it states you can take the CPAP in its bag and store it under the…"
"Thanks for bringing this up Antony as it's going to cause confusion like it did with you. The most important word when completing the form is 'Syndrome,' ie Sleep Apnoea 'Syndrome.' The DVLA call it Sleep Apnoea…"
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