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Sleep study

Has anyone had a sleep study, in hospital. I am trying so hard but my api's are still 20+. I have spoken to the sleep nurse and she doesn't…

Started by Carolyn Tipping in Sleep Apnoea

3 Oct 26, 2011
Reply by Kath Hope

pressue on cpap machine

    I went to my doctor yesterday...He seemed real happy about my readings...I found out my  pressuer...I stated out at 15/11...He is uppin…

Started by Charlene Haucke in Sleep Apnoea

1 Oct 26, 2011
Reply by Terry Vella

narcolepsy . . . cataplexy

Hi   anyone got any experience with narcolepsy-cataplexy in toddlers ? Took Jaydon to gp today and he suspects he has narcolepsy or absense…

Started by carol murphy in Sleep Apnoea

20 Oct 25, 2011
Reply by carol murphy

What Does AHI Mean?

hi everyone what are AHIs ???????

Started by Stu in Sleep Apnoea

1 Oct 25, 2011
Reply by Kath Hope

Wristbands

I have bought an emergency card, to keep in my purse, with all of my medical information written on it. I also have silicone bracelets with…

Started by Carolyn Tipping in Sleep Apnoea

0 Oct 25, 2011

cpap card

hi im thinking of buying one of the cpap medi cards to put in my walet but i dont know what my pressure is or how to find out do i have to…

Started by Stu in Sleep Apnoea

6 Oct 24, 2011
Reply by Stu

Dr Steven Park on TV

Even Dr Park, Ear Nose + Throat Surgeon in New York, only recommends surgery AFTER CPAP and other treatments have been tried.  Watch his TV…

Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea

2 Oct 23, 2011
Reply by Kath Hope

Portable cpap

Im still on the look out for portable cpap unit, with integrated battery has anyone come across one at all?

Started by Rachel Dickinson in Sleep Apnoea

4 Oct 21, 2011
Reply by Kath Hope

Pap failure

I am currently using a responics one bipap auto with settings 8-twenty something. My ahi's are dropping but not by much, 34 to 20, since ap…

Started by Carolyn Tipping in Sleep Apnoea

8 Oct 21, 2011
Reply by RockRpsgt

Air/Mask..

 I found out if I put my CPAP mask on before turning on the machine... After the mask is  on then I turn machine on and it seals right off…

Started by Charlene Haucke in Sleep Apnoea

6 Oct 18, 2011
Reply by Kath Hope

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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
Tuesday
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…"
Tuesday
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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