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AHI'S

I have been back on my bipap for 2 days. after a swollen face and tooth absess prevented me wearing for 8 days. The ahi reading fot the pas…

Started by Carolyn Tipping in Sleep Apnoea

4 Oct 9, 2011
Reply by RockRpsgt

A 'tidal wave' of sleep disorders

In the BBC News this morning ........   www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-15184632  

Started by Tigers Fan in Sleep Apnoea

2 Oct 9, 2011
Reply by RockRpsgt

AHI update

I have been back on my bi-pap machine for 5 days, after stopping because of tooth absess. When I started pap treatment, in april, I was hav…

Started by Carolyn Tipping in Sleep Apnoea

1 Oct 9, 2011
Reply by Kath Hope

Hospital admissions?

Emil is back in the children's hospital next week for a gastrostomy and fundoplucation, the admission is horrendous! We knew he wouldn't be…

Started by Rachel Dickinson in Sleep Apnoea

4 Oct 9, 2011
Reply by RockRpsgt

A Monkey, a Mouse and a CPAP Machine - Childrens Book

Exciting news about a new childrens book which has just been launched, written by our very own member on here, Marion@As I Live and Breathe…

Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea

1 Oct 9, 2011
Reply by Marion@As I Live and Breathe

Yea ! For Me...

  This afternoon the person from where I get my supplies came out to my home...I was realy surprised she came this soon as my hubby just ta…

Started by Charlene Haucke in Sleep Apnoea

3 Oct 7, 2011
Reply by Kath Hope

Home Visit

  Well today the person from where I get my supplies is coming to my home..(PAP therapy person) She/He will try and find a mask I can put o…

Started by Charlene Haucke in Sleep Apnoea

0 Oct 6, 2011

My Quest to Overcome Mask Leaks

  I just returned from my sleep doctor and have great news.  My AHIs have improved from 88 prior to treatment to 1.4 with my BiPap (Central…

Started by Cathy Smith in Sleep Apnoea

8 Oct 6, 2011
Reply by Cathy Smith

Thanks for the warm welcom...

   First let me thank all of you for the warm welcome... I am fortunatein that I adapted to the CPAP straight away and other than the odd o…

Started by Charlene Haucke in Sleep Apnoea

1 Oct 4, 2011
Reply by Kath Hope

My CPAP Experience

Being a newbie, I just wanted to post my early experiences with sleep as I think I may have the mask leaks issues beat and am proud that la…

Started by Terry Vella in Sleep Apnoea

6 Oct 1, 2011
Reply by Rosemary Kemp

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Alison Mitchell is now a member of Hope2SleepGuide
Jul 2
John posted a discussion

job with the charity

Was wondering if there might be a job for me with Hope2Sleep?(I also just asked this of a group by mistake)See More
Jun 27
Tracey Tilley updated their profile
May 22
Sharon Sullivan posted a discussion

For Sale - Ventura Full Total Face CPAP Mask

I’m selling an Ventura Full Total Face CPAP Mask Large and two spare liners.  I bought it new from the Hope2Sleep shop, but it is not suitable for me.  Only used for about two weeks so I have washed it thoroughly.   Because of this, it is very much…See More
May 17
Tracey Tilley replied to Jim Scullion's discussion UK Attendance Allowance
"I put in a claim for PIP which was denied and now I am over 66 and on pension I tried for AA. Denied again.I have other health conditions ( Diverticular disease and Bile Acid Malabsorbtion ) which I consider hard to live with and they refused all of…"
May 14
Jonathan replied to Sally Gray's discussion ResMed AirMini for travel
"No personal experience, but CPAP.com review of AirMini The AirMini runs at about 30 decibels, which is about the same sound level as a whispered conversation. For comparison, full-sized CPAPs tend to run around 26-28 decibels. Due to their…"
May 5
Sally Gray posted a discussion

ResMed AirMini for travel

I am considering either buying or renting an AirMini for a forthcoming holiday this month where I will be sharing a twin room. I have read that they’re quite noisy and I don’t want to waste my money on either rental or purchase if the noise level…See More
May 3
Sally Gray replied to Nick Daniel's discussion CPAP Total Face Mask
"Hi, I use a ResMed F20 and had the same issue with the silicone full face mask causing red marks and soreness on my nose bridge. I switched over to the Airtouch memory foam full face masks which are expensive and not supplied by the NHS, but the…"
May 3
Kath Hope replied to Glassdaisy's discussion Soft Cap
"It's very much still relevant and we're getting closer to have them manufactured and has been no easy challenge. In fact we were speaking with the company working with us on this only yesterday. If you're not on our newsletter list…"
Mar 27
Glassdaisy posted a discussion

Soft Cap

some time ago I was told that Hope2Sleep was researching a replacement for the discontinued Soft Cap.. as I have seen nothing to indicate moving forward on this, would I be right in assuming you decided it is no longer relevant?See More
Mar 27
Glassdaisy replied to Nick Daniel's discussion CPAP Total Face Mask
"I expect others may have responded by now, but I use the Fitlife full face mask. I kept getting a hard lump on my nose when first starting out & it got so bad that I ended up buying my own masks as my clinic would only give the Fitlife to new…"
Mar 27
Wendy Anthony is now a member of Hope2SleepGuide
Mar 25
David McDade is now a member of Hope2SleepGuide
Jan 3
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 "
Dec 18, 2024
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?"
Dec 18, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
Greg Lloyd is now a member of Hope2SleepGuide
Dec 6, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024

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