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My Apnoea / CPAP journey

Hi all,Apologies in advance for the long thread!I'm 51 and always suspected I had apnoea, but didn’t like the sound of CPAP so never did an…

Started by Dave Austin in Sleep Apnoea

5 Feb 1
Reply by John

NHS waiting time for CPAP machine - can anyone beat this?

Diagnosed on 18th December 2023 with severe sleep apnoea. Received letter a few days later advising that earliest I could get a CPAP is 23…

Started by Alex Lalvani in Sleep Apnoea

4 Jan 25
Reply by Kath Hope

DVLA

Hello everyone, I started my therapy in January, and was given a form from the sleep lab and told to inform DVLA I have OSAS.  March 21st…

Started by Terry Eustace in Sleep Apnoea

4 Jan 12
Reply by John

Explain the DVLA to me like I am a 5 year old please

Hi Everyone, I am looking for someone who really knows how the DVLA  / driving works with regards to OSA. Apologies if this is a little lon…

Started by lee smeaton in Sleep Apnoea

10 Jan 12
Reply by John

Dealing with Allergies and post nasal drip with CPAP

Hi all - I’m hoping you can help me figure out how to deal with a problem I’m having with using my CPAP machine?  I often suffer from aller…

Started by Leoni Atkins in Sleep Apnoea

6 Jan 12
Reply by John

What Fantastic Service

I just wanted to drop a comment on her about the fantastic service I have received. Kath has been very helpful in helping me push forward m…

Started by Paula Brocklesby in Sleep Apnoea

2 Jan 12
Reply by John

Resmed Airsense 10 Humidifier

The NHS sleep clinic has provided me with a Resmed Airsense 10 Cpap machine with no humidifier tank. I'm having problems with a very dry mo…

Started by Jim Scullion in Sleep Apnoea

7 Jan 12
Reply by John

Hose and community hospital bed question

Hello Hubby has had sleep apnoea for years and used a hose bed stand for our flat double bed. He is now disabled and in a community hospita…

Started by Christine Woods in Sleep Apnoea

6 Jan 7
Reply by Christine Woods

Using CPAP during and after COVID and a chest infection

Hi all,  I'm hoping for some advice. After finally getting used to my CPAP machine, I came down with Covid and a chest infection in Decembe…

Started by Leoni Atkins in Sleep Apnoea

3 Jan 2
Reply by Kath Hope

Amara View Compatibility with NHS provided Dreamstation 2

Hi,  Hoping for some help. I recently purchased an Amara View full face mask from H2S with the fitpack. Tried connecting it to my existin…

Started by James Bryson in Sleep Apnoea

2 Dec 22, 2023
Reply by Kath Hope

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Latest Activity

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…"
yesterday
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
Sunday
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…"
Sunday
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
Swen Greve is now a member of Hope2SleepGuide
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
Sue Reeves posted a discussion

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
Mar 3
Jonathan replied to John's discussion Airsense 10 -humidifier runs dry
"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."
Feb 26
John posted a discussion

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
Feb 26
David Hudson posted a discussion

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
Feb 26
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Feb 13
Jenny Wren replied to Jenny Wren's discussion Feeling Abandoned by the Sleep Clinic
"I've got lucky! I can collect a new machine next week. It's been really helpful to 'speak' to people here and to Kath. It alerted me to the fact that I'd slipped through the net. The clinic were very apologetic and now all…"
Feb 8
Ejog1 replied to Jenny Wren's discussion Feeling Abandoned by the Sleep Clinic
"Thanks. Good news for me today, my clinic did finally reply to me and they’re giving me a new machine. The person I spoke to was super helpful. The NHS clinics are great when you’re able to speak to them, but they seem to be…"
Feb 7
Jenny Wren replied to Jenny Wren's discussion Feeling Abandoned by the Sleep Clinic
"Yes, my machine is affected. Seems I slipped through the net. I'm now on the sleep clinic's radar again and am hopeful that this will be sorted soon. Thanks for your reply and stay well."
Feb 7
Jenny Wren replied to Jenny Wren's discussion Feeling Abandoned by the Sleep Clinic
"I'm sorry to hear that. I emailed Kath about this and she was very helpful. She advised me to get in touch with my sleep clinic and I have had a reply from them. I so hope that you get a response soon."
Feb 7

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