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Hose and community hospital bed question
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HelloHubby 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 hospital adjustable bed with varying mattress positions usually top…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Christine Woods Jan 7.
Water for humidifier
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My husband has now bought a CPAP with the agreement of his sleep clinic. Could you please guide us re water for the humidifier. Does it have to be distilled water? If so how do we get it in large…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Christine Woods Dec 15, 2012.
Airport hand baggage allowance and CPAP
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My husband has a CPAP . Due to the weight of his NHS CPAP he is not allowed to take extra personal items as hand luggage wiith him on board a plane at UK airports.My husband has a letter from his GP…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kath Hope Oct 15, 2012.
Travelling with a CPAP
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Do all UK NHS Sleep Clinics supply similar CPAP models or do they vary depending on where you live?My partner has had his CPAP for years and has asked his NHS clinic if he could get a smaller model…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kath Hope Apr 14, 2012.
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"Amazon.com will deliver to the UK, but I understand this isn't ideal."
"Thanks but seeing price in dollars. We live in UK so wonder if I can buy here? On UK Amazon I have ordered a clip style curly frame unit in meantime , it arrives tomorrow. I love your suggestion however and will be asking our occupational…"
"Would something like this work? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098N8TJS6"
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"Hi again photos of hubby’s community hospital bed and CPAP hose dilemma, any guidance appreciated regards"
Hose and community hospital bed question
HelloHubby 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 hospital adjustable bed with varying mattress positions usually top elevated.. Is there a hose stand for adjustable beds available? I have hooked the hose around the bed top corner but the hose is too low lies on his chest and he pulls the hose so mask come off during the night.See More
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"Yes, it does the job. I use a Powapacs Atom for portable power "
"Hi Nick thanks. Does it do the job and could you camp with it?"
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
"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…"
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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…"
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
"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."
"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 "
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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…"
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
Are every small CPAP machines any good?
Travel sized, micro - any good?See More
"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."
"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,…"
"Did anyone tell you exactly what the anatomical issue is, Jonathan?"
"Can't say I know about this."
"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…"
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