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new to cpap

ive just been told i have sleep apnoea and im still trying to get to grips with it,i had the full mask to begin with cos i breath through m…

Started by jane brown in Sleep Apnoea

9 Feb 12, 2012
Reply by Marion@As I Live and Breathe

Using CPAP on a plane.

I am used to travelling about with my sleep kit, so am organised with things like plugs, extension leads etc., but I have never actually us…

Started by Lisa in Sleep Apnoea

9 Feb 10, 2012
Reply by Kath Hope

Mojo mask

Does anyone use a mojo full face mask? If so what do you think of it?

Started by Carolyn Tipping in Sleep Apnoea

0 Feb 9, 2012

Settings and different masks / colds etc.

For the most time my machine (Icon Auto) is set for 8 min 18 max and seldom rises above 10, when using a sleepweaver mask (nasal). Generall…

Started by symmit in Sleep Apnoea

6 Feb 9, 2012
Reply by symmit

Power Cuts

 Does anyone experience power cuts at home… if so what do they do.. I know the CPAP machine will just turn off accordingly, but wondered ha…

Started by Roz B in Sleep Apnoea

6 Feb 4, 2012
Reply by Roz B

waking up suddenly with a mouthful of saliva

Hi  I am finding I am waking up suddenly with a mouthful of saliva (there is no a stomach acid taste at all and no signs of indigestion). I…

Started by Philip in Sleep Apnoea

1 Feb 4, 2012
Reply by Kath Hope

F&P Icon - full review

F&P Icon Auto Review. I've had this machine a couple of weeks now, moving from a Hoffrichter Trend II (which is now my "portable" rig)…

Started by symmit in Sleep Apnoea

5 Jan 31, 2012
Reply by RockRpsgt

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

2 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

8 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

5 Jan 26, 2012
Reply by Roz B

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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 "
Wednesday
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?"
Wednesday
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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