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Hospital and Sleep Apnoea

Hi I have to go in to hospital shortly for a procedure to remove a biopsy from my bladder......... being a man. and totally allergic to any…

Started by Philip Dallinger in Sleep Apnoea

8 Mar 13, 2012
Reply by Philip Dallinger

Sleeping Pills

This week there have been lots of reports of early death due to sleeping pills. People are getting very anxious, so if you are taking them…

Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea

2 Mar 12, 2012
Reply by RockRpsgt

CPAP HOSE LIFT fixed bracket experiences

I have the CPAP HOSE LIFT  using it under the mattress however it tends to lean so I am asking if anybody has used the fixed base bracket w…

Started by David in Sleep Apnoea

17 Mar 11, 2012
Reply by Kath Hope

Children - Snoring and Sleep Disorders Cause Behavioural Problems + Mimics ADHD

At last it's hit the news that snoring, mouth breathing and sleep disorders are causing children to be labelled with ADHD and other conditi…

Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea

1 Mar 11, 2012
Reply by RockRpsgt

Yay, I have been discharged

I started on CPAP on 19/12/11, and after a series of mask & pressure changes, the consultant has decided today to discharge me. I now o…

Started by Darryl Milligan in Sleep Apnoea

18 Feb 28, 2012
Reply by Kath Hope

My good news story

I'd like to share my good news story, I go to an depression outpatient course called Mindfulness on Saturday mornings, we learn to accept o…

Started by Terry Vella in Sleep Apnoea

7 Feb 25, 2012
Reply by Terry Vella

DVLA

I have recived a letter from papworth explaining when i was monitored that i had a mean saturation of 94.7% and a desaturation index of 4.5…

Started by Mike reed in Sleep Apnoea

1 Feb 24, 2012
Reply by Kath Hope

cpap machine

When first starting to use a cpap machine how long does it take to start feeling the benefits of using one please.

Started by Mike reed in Sleep Apnoea

41 Feb 24, 2012
Reply by Mike reed

Blocked nose when using CPAP

I have a CPAP machine with a humidifier and use “Nasonex” spray three hours before going to bed. I find most nights one nostril blocks whic…

Started by snoreyhead in Sleep Apnoea

8 Feb 24, 2012
Reply by Tigers Fan

Emil is back at children's tommoro

emil is going in to the children's hospital  tommoro, he's back in the sleep lab for his polysomnograghy I can't wait to see the results co…

Started by Rachel Dickinson in Sleep Apnoea

2 Feb 20, 2012
Reply by Kath Hope

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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…"
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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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