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Philips Announces New Partnership

March 18, 2011 Philips and World Association of Sleep Medicine join efforts to expand people’s awareness of the impact of sleep on health and well-being Special sleep module launched as part of the…Continue

Started Mar 19, 2011

Welcome to our Forum - Feel Free to Introduce Yourself Here.
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Welcome to the Hope2SleepGuide Forum, which is a service run by the Hope2Sleep Charity founded by Kath Hope…Continue

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Kath Hope replied to The SleepGuide Crew's discussion Welcome to our Forum - Feel Free to Introduce Yourself Here.
"Glad you found us Antony. I had a sleep endoscopy by Bhik Kotecha many years ago but I told him he was coming nowhere near me with his scalpel lol, as I have too many reasons for my severe sleep apnoea. We have Dr Vik Veer now who runs the UCLH…"
Aug 24
Antony Warren replied to The SleepGuide Crew's discussion Welcome to our Forum - Feel Free to Introduce Yourself Here.
"So pleased to have found this site, thank you. I'm a retired doctor and have had OSA for about 20 years despite having a BMI of 23, only ever sleeping on my side and not smoking. Over that time I have had five successful procedures of…"
Aug 24
Jonathan replied to The SleepGuide Crew's discussion Welcome to our Forum - Feel Free to Introduce Yourself Here.
"Hello, I was diagnosed about the same time as you, and also found CPAP therapy live-changing.  My original machine was an NHS issue Respironics, with no reporting or logging of data.  After a throat infection which wouldn't go away, I…"
Feb 5
Ejog1 replied to The SleepGuide Crew's discussion Welcome to our Forum - Feel Free to Introduce Yourself Here.
"Hi,  thanks for approving my application to the forum. I was first diagnosed in 2007 although for many years I had been suffering from extreme tiredness, and my snoring and stunted breathing at night was often joked about amongst friends and…"
Feb 5
Jonathan replied to The SleepGuide Crew's discussion Welcome to our Forum - Feel Free to Introduce Yourself Here.
"Hi I was falling asleep in the barber's chair, and even the dentist's chair.  That's not "a bit tired".  But the good news is that CPAP has totally fixed my sleep apnoea. It'd be nice to speak to people who…"
Jan 28
Kath Hope replied to The SleepGuide Crew's discussion Welcome to our Forum - Feel Free to Introduce Yourself Here.
"We hear you Dave and empathise, as it's not 'normal' tiredness that comes with untreated sleep apnoea. Once you're on good CPAP treatment every night and for 7-9 hours of continuous sleep you'll start to feel better though.…"
Jan 8
Dave Austin replied to The SleepGuide Crew's discussion Welcome to our Forum - Feel Free to Introduce Yourself Here.
"Hello all,I was diagnosed with mild/moderate apnoea (15 per hour) back in the summer of '23, and have been using a full face mask CPAP machine for a few months now.Not getting on at all well with it, but will post another thread on this; for…"
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This is a Private Buy/Sell/Swap Group which can only be viewed when signed in as a member of this group. It is not for commercial sellers and only for genuine patients helping each other.Members can list their privately bought products for sale or swaps. NHS accessories can be swapped as many masks are given out with spare cushions etc which are of no use, so it makes sense to swap with each other.Hope2Sleep Charity do not interact on behalf of sellers, but we do accept donations of barely used…See More
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A to Zzz's of Sleep Definitions and Abbreviations

A to Zzz of SLEEP DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS



APNOEA:  Without Breath (also spelt Apnea in some countries).  Therefore, Sleep Apnoea means pauses in breathing whilst sleeping.



APNOEA/HYPOPNOEA INDEX (AHI):  The number of apnoea/hypopnoea incidents per hour.



APNOEA INDEX (AI):  The number of apnoea events per hour.



AROUSAL:  Going from sleep to wakefulness, or…

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Posted on April 7, 2011 at 14:46

Sleep Apnoea Myths Exposed !!!

SLEEP APNOEA MYTHS EXPOSED!!



I WAS TOLD I WON’T BE ABLE TO DRIVE IF I HAVE SLEEP APNOEA

Not True!  Once your treatment is proving to be successful your sleep clinician can fill in a form to be sent to the DVLA, who should give you permission to drive.

 

SLEEP APNOEA ONLY AFFECTS OBESE PEOPLE

Not True!  Yes, of course obese people are affected, just like obesity can cause other…

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Posted on March 7, 2011 at 18:10 — 9 Comments

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John replied to John's discussion A tale of two nasal dilators
"I've found they get lost easy. The Airmax one is £10, lasted a couple of weeks before disappearing.The white ones are quite cheap, work out about 50p each off Ebay.I was wanting to experiment with making a mould and crafting my own…"
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Has anyone been told root cause of their OSA?

Hi, I'm having trouble getting diagnoses for anything from the NHS recently. A pressing one being what exactly causes my apnea.Is it like this for everyone or do some people get told what is the specific physical problem and root cause?See More
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John replied to John's discussion Oropharyngeal exercises
"Hi Kath yes I was pretty disappointed when the consultant told me this - as I had some papers sitting next to me saying studies showed an effect - and that's evidence.Looking at the exite thing it says, "has been clinically proven to…"
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grumpycamel left a comment for Sarah Kirton
"Hi Sarah, Im interested in the Philips Dreamstation 2 Auto CPAP that you have for sale and would be grateful if you could contact me on 07909996432 at your convenience to discuss. Im not available durings parts of the day so if there is no answer…"
Oct 2
Jonathan replied to Jim Scullion's discussion UK Attendance Allowance
"My sleep apnoea just requires me to pop a mask on before I go to bed.  But your circumstances may be different."
Sep 16
Jim Scullion posted a discussion

UK Attendance Allowance

Does anyone know if Obstructive Sleep Apnoea can be the basis for a claim for attendance allowance in the UK?See More
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Kath Hope replied to Antony Warren's discussion CPAP machine as cabin baggage on aeroplane
"Yes I empathise, as it was a similar story to mine with Virgin (not chasing them for my official confirmation). Even worse though was they said I couldn't use it and therefore couldn't fly due to my fit-to-fly letter stipulating I need it…"
Aug 25
Jonathan replied to Antony Warren's discussion CPAP machine as cabin baggage on aeroplane
"Ah, yes, I hadn't spotted Vueling's statement.  Thank you.  And your tags are very similar to the one I purchased at the start of my CPAP journey in the 15+ years ago. My only bad experience (as I have written about here) was…"
Aug 25
Kath Hope replied to Antony Warren's discussion CPAP machine as cabin baggage on aeroplane
"The link I provided to Vueling had sub-links Jonathan and this is from one of them about carrying medication onboard, and clearly states you can carry CPAP at no extra charge. I was impressed at the info provided from a flight company I'd not…"
Aug 25
Jonathan replied to Antony Warren's discussion CPAP machine as cabin baggage on aeroplane
"I have a large swing-tag attached to mine.  This appears to be an up-to-date equivalent https://www.cpap.com/productpage/medical-identification-luggage-tag-cpap-equipment The only short-haul flight I have taken was with British Airways, and it…"
Aug 25
Kath Hope replied to The SleepGuide Crew's discussion Welcome to our Forum - Feel Free to Introduce Yourself Here.
"Glad you found us Antony. I had a sleep endoscopy by Bhik Kotecha many years ago but I told him he was coming nowhere near me with his scalpel lol, as I have too many reasons for my severe sleep apnoea. We have Dr Vik Veer now who runs the UCLH…"
Aug 24
Kath Hope replied to Antony Warren's discussion Reporting to DVLA
"DVLA just create problems by not being clear about things. At least you won't need to tick the box next time as it says 'a condition you haven't reported before.' Glad this came up though as we get lots of DVLA queries at the…"
Aug 24
Antony Warren replied to Antony Warren's discussion Reporting to DVLA
"Thanks Kath, I'll hope that they don't pick up on it if I don't tick that box in three years time! I'll apply in good time just in case."
Aug 24
Antony Warren replied to The SleepGuide Crew's discussion Welcome to our Forum - Feel Free to Introduce Yourself Here.
"So pleased to have found this site, thank you. I'm a retired doctor and have had OSA for about 20 years despite having a BMI of 23, only ever sleeping on my side and not smoking. Over that time I have had five successful procedures of…"
Aug 24
Antony Warren replied to Antony Warren's discussion CPAP machine as cabin baggage on aeroplane
"Thanks Kath, I had tried to contact Vueling about this but hadn't found the web page so that's really helpful."
Aug 24

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