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Fundraiser for the British Lung Foundation's OSA Campaign

Helen Potts, one of our Forum Members, is taking on a huge challenge of doing her first ever 10K run to raise funds for the BLF's Sleep Apn…

Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea

0 Apr 15, 2012

Three days in.....

Well. I am now three days into CPAP and so far: I feel more alert and refreshed My skin is clearer (weird but it is! I am more clear heade…

Started by Amanda Farley in Sleep Apnoea

6 Apr 15, 2012
Reply by Kath Hope

Travelling with a CPAP

Do all UK NHS Sleep Clinics supply similar CPAP models or do they vary depending on where you live? My partner has had his CPAP for years…

Started by Christine Woods in Sleep Apnoea

13 Apr 14, 2012
Reply by Kath Hope

Split mask seal

Having had my mask for 6 Months and cleaning carefully everyday to remove grease I put it on Tuesday night and woke up in the morning to fi…

Started by David in Sleep Apnoea

1 Apr 12, 2012
Reply by Terry Vella

I got hacked

Please ignore and delete any emails that you receive from the rockhinkle account. Sorry for the inconvenience. RockRpsgt

Started by RockRpsgt in Sleep Apnoea

3 Apr 7, 2012
Reply by Kath Hope

sleep study readings

Hi all, Ive just recently been diagnosed with OSA, and been reading a few posts.  A lot of people mention AHI, can someone please tell me w…

Started by LINDA in Sleep Apnoea

18 Apr 6, 2012
Reply by Kath Hope

ST JAMES' SLEEP APNOEA SUPPORT GROUP 'DROP-IN DAY'

For those in the West Yorkshire area I look forward to seeing you there:- ST JAMES' SLEEP APNOEA SUPPORT GROUP DROP-IN DAY - Saturday 24th…

Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea

4 Mar 28, 2012
Reply by Kath Hope

Wheezing and congestion

I have now been using my cpap machine for 2 months and i am getting used to it quite well but one of the downsides is that when removing my…

Started by Mike reed in Sleep Apnoea

19 Mar 27, 2012
Reply by Kath Hope

The Many Causes for Sleep Apnoea

Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea

0 Mar 22, 2012

Nocturnal panic attacks

Hi - I fairly regularly waken several times per night with panic attacks - 'lurching' in stomach, fast heartbeat and sweating.  I use my CP…

Started by Mags Brown in Sleep Apnoea

25 Mar 21, 2012
Reply by RockRpsgt

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Latest Activity

Jonathan replied to Iain Noble's discussion Resmed Airfit F20 Woes
"Hi.  No first hand experience, but you can see reviews here, which are mixed: https://www.cpap.com/productpage/resmed-airfit-f40-full-face-cpap-mask I notice cpap.com still appear to be selling the Quattro FX.  I have imported stuff from…"
Sunday
Iain Noble posted a discussion

Resmed Airfit F20 Woes

Dear FolksI have been using the Resmed Quattro FX mask ever since I was diagnosed over 7 years ago.…See More
Saturday
Iain Noble replied to Becky Murkin's discussion F20 AirFit small marking bridge of nose
"Hi All I can say is I feel your pain! I got the F20 as a replacement this year and it is very uncomfortable. I have just ordered the new Resmed F40 which is very small and light and so far it has been a lot easier to use for a mouth breather that…"
Saturday
Sarah Martin is now a member of Hope2SleepGuide
Saturday
jjimjam updated their profile
Apr 17
Kath Hope replied to Becky Murkin's discussion noisy humidifier normal?
"It sounds like you're getting rainout issues (condensation) so here's an article to help with this. www.hope2sleep.co.uk/water-in-the-mask-hose-known-as-rainout"
Apr 16
Becky Murkin posted a discussion

noisy humidifier normal?

Hello,I have an air sense 10 auto.When I have the humidifier and the heated tube plugged in it makes a sort of drumming noise. Like that at the gallows in films.Is this normal? It wakes me up  and I have to give up and switch off  for the night.See More
Apr 16
John posted a discussion

Dentists in Hull that know about Mewing ?

I was wondering if there are any dentists in Hull who know about John & Mike Mew, and changing jaw shape over time?I could add that I saw an ENT consultant recently and she said jaw shape, malocclusion, is genetic, which has become a debatable…See More
Apr 9
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Apr 3
Jonathan replied to John's discussion Airsense 10 -humidifier runs dry
"I did replace the tank in my SleepCube, and had to regularly take the silicone sealing gasket out and give it a goof clean, but not infrequently found it standing in a pool of water in the morning.  The machine sat on a tray because of…"
Mar 26
John posted a discussion

Nasal valve collapse

Does anyone have any experience of nasal valve collapse?Wondering if I have this but I don't know what the norm is.Been trying widgets that hold the nose open and it's like night and day.See More
Mar 24
John replied to John's discussion Airsense 10 -humidifier runs dry
"Wow it's the other way round for me.I found with the Sleepcube I'd often have a good bit of water still there in the morning. Today I woke up with a dry tank on the Resmed again and it's not on full heat or flow. I got it on 6…"
Mar 24
Becky Murkin posted a discussion

F20 AirFit small marking bridge of nose

Please help or give advice all wise people on here.I have had the Resmed F20 AirFit small mask for over a month. Seals yet…See More
Mar 19
Frances Knight replied to Frances Knight's discussion Air Sense 10 - changing pressure settings
"A very helpful reply Jonathan. I found the pressure setting for the full face mask to be too high when I changed to a nasal mask, but perhaps I should have persisted? I'll try again and I'll also discuss with the clinic whether an APAP…"
Mar 13
Jonathan replied to Frances Knight's discussion Air Sense 10 - changing pressure settings
"Ramble alert!  My history is that I spent part of each week at a different location, so bought a second machine identical to my fixed pressure NHS machine and set it up to match using the clinician menu.  This was a very long time…"
Mar 12
Frances Knight replied to Frances Knight's discussion Air Sense 10 - changing pressure settings
"Thanks Jonathan - I had seen the YouTube video. My question is really about the experience of people who have control of their pressure settings, for example those people who have bought their machines directly and not obtained them through an NHS…"
Mar 12
Jonathan replied to Frances Knight's discussion Air Sense 10 - changing pressure settings
"This is NOT a recommendation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNUWhd2UgQM"
Mar 11
Frances Knight posted a discussion

Air Sense 10 - changing pressure settings

I have been successfully using my air sense 10 since OSA diagnosis, and my AHI is now under 2. I had an appointment with my clinic this week and have been told there is no need for further appointments and just to contact them if I need supplies or…See More
Mar 11
Swen Greve is now a member of Hope2SleepGuide
Mar 4
Jonathan replied to Sue Reeves's discussion A few questions..
"If you have a helpful GP, I would ask them to re-refer you to the sleep clinic."
Mar 3

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