"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"
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SASA conference and AGM 2012 to be held on Saturday 29th September.For those of us in Scotland, the 2012 SASA conference is to be held in the Glasgow area. At the moment I have no further details, as to ex… Started by Lisa in Sleep Apnoea |
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Jan 27, 2012 Reply by Isla Deuchar |
BABY WITH SLEEP APNOEA HISTORY DIES!!!Just came across this article about a baby with a history of Sleep Apnoea found dead in her cot. Why on earth wasn't she being treated? S… Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea |
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Jan 27, 2012 Reply by Kath Hope |
Happy Birthday CPAP - 30 years old today!A big thank you needs to go to Colin Sullivan, the Australian Inventor of PAP and the reason why we're able to lead a healthier life now we… Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea |
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Jan 26, 2012 Reply by Roz B |
still struggling !!Well Things may be a little better i can now get of to sleep with this mask on only problem is i cant stay asleep for longer than an hour a… Started by gina in Sleep Apnoea |
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Jan 25, 2012 Reply by Terry Vella |
NEW MASK - GoLife with separate versions for Men and WomenJust letting you know that the eagerly-awaited brand new GoLife Mask is now available. Philips Respironics have listened to the patients -… Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea |
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Jan 25, 2012 Reply by Kath Hope |
SnoringHi, Can anyone tell me why my snoring is just as bad when I am using the CPAP. It is so loud that my neighbour downstairs can hear it. I… Started by Isla Deuchar in Sleep Apnoea |
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Jan 24, 2012 Reply by Isla Deuchar |
InterestingCould schizophrenia be a sleep disorder? Schizophrenia is among the most damaging and least understood of all mental disorders. Now a seemi… Started by RockRpsgt in Sleep Apnoea |
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Jan 24, 2012 Reply by Lisa |
Frozen SleeplessBack to square one. Haven't worn my mask in over a month. Had a couple of nights where I woke up feeling entire body was paralyzed &… Started by Cathy Smith in Sleep Apnoea |
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Jan 23, 2012 Reply by RockRpsgt |
Shorter HoseAs i said in a previous discussion, my ahi's have gone back up to 25. I thought it was because I had started to use a much longer hose. Wel… Started by Carolyn Tipping in Sleep Apnoea |
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Jan 20, 2012 Reply by Carolyn Tipping |
Still no phonecallFor the past 3 friday's, including tomorrow, I have phoned my sleep clinic to get help, and advice, on my bi-pap treatment.I have been told… Started by Carolyn Tipping in Sleep Apnoea |
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Jan 20, 2012 Reply by Carolyn Tipping |
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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
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
"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…"
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
"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…"
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
"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…"
"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…"
"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…"
"This is NOT a recommendation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNUWhd2UgQM"
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
"If you have a helpful GP, I would ask them to re-refer you to the sleep clinic."
A few questions..
A quick bit of backgroundDiagnosed with OSA about 7/8 years ago by my local sleep clinic and given a F &P Icon CPAP. After a couple of follow-up appts to sort out any issues, I was sent on my merry way. I have had no further face to face…See More
"I previously had a DeVilbiss Sleepcube and the dehumidifier did sometimes run dry. On the other hand I now have an AirSense 10 and it never runs dry, and I've had the humidity turned up high."
Airsense 10 -humidifier runs dry
Hi. I'm finding the Airsense 10 the hospital gave me, the humidifier chamber runs dry. It's not even on max settings, which I'm guessing would empty it a lot quicker. Seems like a big design oversight to me. Does anyone else have this trouble? The…See More
Decline in hearing
HiI have regular, well yearly check ups at work. One being a hearing test. Since having my cpap machine my hearing has declined rapidly in 1 ear.....could this be as a result of pressure? I believe I'm on 15cm p max h2o. I just use a nasal…See More
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