"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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Type of deviceDoes anyone use a AVP machine? Has it helped at all? Started by Carolyn Tipping in Sleep Apnoea |
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Nov 22, 2011 Reply by RockRpsgt |
Stand for CPAP mask.Recently bought Hope2sleep's advertised mask stand, after trying one lent by Helen Myers, the respiratory physiologist who does my annual r… Started by Philip Thicknes in Sleep Apnoea |
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Nov 20, 2011 Reply by symmit |
One year on!One year ago I started using CPAP, now it's just a normal part of my routine. One year ago I struggled to work for 4 hrs a day, today I'v… Started by symmit in Sleep Apnoea |
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Nov 16, 2011 Reply by Kath Hope |
Can We Really Throw Our CPAPs Away + Rely On This Polar Bear?I just had to share this with you from the Mail Online....... a new way to be alerted to snoring/apnoeas......well, it's a cuter contraptio… Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea |
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Grrr My first cold and snotty nose,with the dreaded full nasal mask!! im having a Pity Party!!Ohhhh i feel ill,,iv been dreading getting ill every since i got my equipment...only cause i read someones page and its all true!! it reall… Started by paula jones in Sleep Apnoea |
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Nov 15, 2011 Reply by paula jones |
Quattro FX MaskHi I have the Quattro FX Mask I have found it to be the best out of the three masks I have tried. The first mask was a Fisher & Payk… Started by Martin Parry in Sleep Apnoea |
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Nov 13, 2011 Reply by RockRpsgt |
Quattro fx mask.I have been using resmed quattro mask for a few months, now. I really love it but seem to be having a few problems with it , the last few d… Started by Carolyn Tipping in Sleep Apnoea |
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Nov 11, 2011 Reply by Jude Olds |
morning tirednessExcept for one or two visits to the toilet during the early hours i now seem to wake up feeling reasonably refreshed at 7am and remain so u… Started by Tony Westcott in Sleep Apnoea |
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Nov 11, 2011 Reply by Kath Hope |
Good News StoryJust thought I would add a good news story re my results, I have been on CPAP for 6 months now and the first 3 months were trying but 5 mas… Started by Terry Vella in Sleep Apnoea |
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Nov 8, 2011 Reply by Terry Vella |
Emil had his surgeryHe did so well bless him, 3 days in PICU and home, managed to get the tube infected on day two but he's ok now. This was first time he has… Started by Rachel Dickinson in Sleep Apnoea |
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Nov 6, 2011 Reply by Kath Hope |
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Latest Activity
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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