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SHOULD CPAP BE USED FOR DAYTIME NAPS?

This is a question I'm asked a lot, and I did lots of digging in the past and came to the conclusion that the answer is "Yes, Yes, Yes!!" …

Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea

25 Jun 3, 2011
Reply by Joe barnes

HI index

I unplugged emils machine this mornin as I was moving his cot around I never unplug it but when I plugged it back in it sed the HI index wa…

Started by Rachel Dickinson in Sleep Apnoea

15 Jun 2, 2011
Reply by RockRpsgt

hope this works

just want to add these vids of emil the first one is after two failed supraglottoplastys the second after a third attempt at supraglottopla…

Started by Rachel Dickinson in Sleep Apnoea

1 May 30, 2011
Reply by Kath Hope

this new Fit Life face mask

does anyone use the total face mask? emil has got this respironics fitlife total face mask, i have put a pic on, its great he is so calm no…

Started by Rachel Dickinson in Sleep Apnoea

14 May 29, 2011
Reply by Kath Hope

HOW SLEEP APNOEA AFFECTS CHILDREN + TREATMENTS

Here's a link to a very good video seminar from John Hopkins Medicine about how Sleep Apnoea can affect children and what treatments are av…

Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea

0 May 27, 2011

SO TIRED WITH NO ENERGY (When Things Go Wrong)

Having deja vu today...... I decided I'd read in bed before putting on the mask last night, only I fell asleep with the book still in my ha…

Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea

0 May 26, 2011

Sleep Clinic Appointments

how often do you go to the clinic?   i go to oxford and just phone up for spares.  i havnt been for 6 years to an appointment.  mind you i…

Started by diane lester in Sleep Apnoea

15 May 25, 2011
Reply by Kath Hope

DOGS CAN ALSO SUFFER FROM SLEEP APNOEA

Well, judging by the amount of snoring (with pauses and snorts) our dog, Scooby, does I'm certainly convinced that dogs can have sleep apno…

Started by Kath Hope in Sleep Apnoea

1 May 24, 2011
Reply by RockRpsgt

my machine is gone now.....

Ive been going for the last year now, and the girl told me that cos i have severe obstructive sleep apnea, they would work with me on getti…

Started by Geraldine Burrows in Sleep Apnoea

1 May 23, 2011
Reply by Kath Hope

Anyone who has children with Apnea ?

Hi   I have a 3 year old and a 16mth old who have apnea My 3 year old is waiting for a PSG following tonsil adenoid and supraglottoplasty p…

Started by carol murphy in Sleep Apnoea

15 May 19, 2011
Reply by carol murphy

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Jonathan replied to Iain Noble's discussion Resmed Airfit F20 Woes
"Hi.  No first hand experience, but you can see reviews here, which are mixed: https://www.cpap.com/productpage/resmed-airfit-f40-full-face-cpap-mask I notice cpap.com still appear to be selling the Quattro FX.  I have imported stuff from…"
13 hours ago
Iain Noble posted a discussion

Resmed Airfit F20 Woes

Dear FolksI have been using the Resmed Quattro FX mask ever since I was diagnosed over 7 years ago.…See More
yesterday
Iain Noble replied to Becky Murkin's discussion F20 AirFit small marking bridge of nose
"Hi All I can say is I feel your pain! I got the F20 as a replacement this year and it is very uncomfortable. I have just ordered the new Resmed F40 which is very small and light and so far it has been a lot easier to use for a mouth breather that…"
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Apr 17
Kath Hope replied to Becky Murkin's discussion noisy humidifier normal?
"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"
Apr 16
Becky Murkin posted a discussion

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
Apr 16
John posted a discussion

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
Apr 9
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Apr 3
Jonathan replied to John's discussion Airsense 10 -humidifier runs dry
"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…"
Mar 26
John posted a discussion

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
Mar 24
John replied to John's discussion Airsense 10 -humidifier runs dry
"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…"
Mar 24
Becky Murkin posted a discussion

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
Mar 19
Frances Knight replied to Frances Knight's discussion Air Sense 10 - changing pressure settings
"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…"
Mar 13
Jonathan replied to Frances Knight's discussion Air Sense 10 - changing pressure settings
"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…"
Mar 12
Frances Knight replied to Frances Knight's discussion Air Sense 10 - changing pressure settings
"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…"
Mar 12
Jonathan replied to Frances Knight's discussion Air Sense 10 - changing pressure settings
"This is NOT a recommendation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNUWhd2UgQM"
Mar 11
Frances Knight posted a discussion

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
Mar 11
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Mar 4
Jonathan replied to Sue Reeves's discussion A few questions..
"If you have a helpful GP, I would ask them to re-refer you to the sleep clinic."
Mar 3

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