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You won't have to surrender your driving licence but you will have to tell them if you are diagnosed with sleep apnea.
Once you are…"
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Cleaning masks and other equipment?
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I have only just worked out how to take my humidifier tank apart after nearly 2 years. The brown sludge on the bottom was pretty disgusting and probably explains why the air from the pump smelled so…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jonathan Jan 9, 2017.
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Iain Noble replied to The SleepGuide Crew's discussion Welcome to our Forum - Feel Free to Introduce Yourself Here.Iain Noble replied to The SleepGuide Crew's discussion Welcome to our Forum - Feel Free to Introduce Yourself Here."Hi Sharon,
You don't say what brand of mask you are using? I have this one
http://tinyurl.com/yc6nfu9k
and provided I adjust the straps correctly it functions very well.
You may also find a custom CPAP pillow helps."
Iain Noble replied to The SleepGuide Crew's discussion Welcome to our Forum - Feel Free to Introduce Yourself Here."You need to get an appointment at your local hospital's sleep unit. They will fit you with a sensor on your finger that you wear overnight to measure oxygen saturation and pulse rate. The results will show if you have sleep apnea. Then you can…"
Iain Noble replied to The SleepGuide Crew's discussion Welcome to our Forum - Feel Free to Introduce Yourself Here."This seems to be a common problem.
http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic/t92805/search.php?keywords=no+neck+strap
FWIW I wear a Quattro FX full face mask and have not problems with the straps.
http://tinyurl.com/y7n8fny2
Regards,
Iain Noble"
Iain Noble replied to The SleepGuide Crew's discussion Welcome to our Forum - Feel Free to Introduce Yourself Here."Pete,
I know what you mean about the claustrophobia. I suffered the same when I first starting using a mask. All I can say is keep at it, the feeling will wear off and now I can't actually get to sleep unless I am wearing the mask.
If you are…"
Iain Noble replied to The SleepGuide Crew's discussion Welcome to our Forum - Feel Free to Introduce Yourself Here."Hi, You don't say what type of mask you are using at present and what specific problems it is causing you? As for your long haul flight you will need a letter from your doctor, sleep clnic etc. to say the pimp is medical equipment and that it…"
Jonathan replied to Iain Noble's discussion Cleaning masks and other equipment?"I empty my tank every morning (it splits in two) and leave it to dry. I have a water softener (and previously used bottled water) and lime scale isn't much of a problem. Once in a while I tip some vinegar in to the tank and give it…"
Iain Noble replied to The SleepGuide Crew's discussion Welcome from Kath & Mike - Feel Free to Introduce Yourself Here"You don't provide a lot of information about your problem. Have you consulted your local doctor? In my case I was tired all the time and my wife complained of my loud snoring. My sister pointed out that as well as snoring very loudly I was…"
Iain Noble replied to The SleepGuide Crew's discussion Welcome from Kath & Mike - Feel Free to Introduce Yourself Here"It would probably help the nice folks n here to help you if you mentioned which model of machine you are using? Also where you are in the world?
In the meantime checkout http://www.cpap.com/cpap-hose.php"
Iain Noble replied to The SleepGuide Crew's discussion Welcome from Kath & Mike - Feel Free to Introduce Yourself Here"Dear Folks, I am not sure if there is such a thing as a "typical" sleep apnea sufferer?"
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Frances Coiwn replied to The SleepGuide Crew's discussion Welcome to our Forum - Feel Free to Introduce Yourself Here."Thanks for the warm welcome.
Started CPAP therapy early December having been diagnosed with severe Sleep Apnea. Over the past 10 weeks or so I have slowly adapted to using CPAP, really struggleing at times with mask fit, the having the flu which…"
Edam replied to Edam's discussion APAP or BIPAP"I checked with my hospital but they dont supply Bipap,s to outpatients so looks like Im stuck with the S9"
SleepyHead posted a discussionNHS or Private to get diagnosis to determine treatment
Hi, With the help of a hope2sleep screening test indicating I may have moderate sleep apnea, I am hopefully going to get my GP to finally agree to refer me to a sleep specialist (I have been trying for 6 months). I have some concerns over how long…See More
SleepyHead replied to The SleepGuide Crew's discussion Welcome to our Forum - Feel Free to Introduce Yourself Here."I've learnt a lot in a short space of time through Hope2Sleep. Look forward to joining discussions on the forum."
Bill Thomson replied to Bill Thomson's discussion ResMed DC-DC converter for S9 in the group Buy-Sell-Swap"Item now sold"
Glen Vaal replied to Bill Thomson's discussion ResMed DC-DC converter for S9 in the group Buy-Sell-Swap"I look forward to your text with payment account details. Either is Ok. I will reply with my address.
Regards,
Glen"
Bill Thomson replied to Bill Thomson's discussion ResMed DC-DC converter for S9 in the group Buy-Sell-Swap"Glen - apologies for not replying sooner, but my phone died. I now have a temporary fix (the replacement should arrive today anyway) so I will text you. I have also sent a message via the forum, but they are limited to 200 characters."
Sleep2snore replied to May's discussion Alternatives to cpap"You can buy smaller machines for travel, but they are not so adaptable.
There are also MAD devices to hold your jaw forward (these tend to only work with MILD cases) and there are also tongue holding devices that hold the tongue forward, these have…"
Sleep2snore replied to Edam's discussion APAP or BIPAP"An APAP with EPR is almost Bipap.
The Sleep Centre would know from their readings if you would be better with another type of machine, if you had a home study you need to take it up with your GP and raise it with your Sleep Centre."
Sleep2snore replied to Edam's discussion Double inhaling"EPR just reduces the pressure when you breathe out, this makes it easier to breathe out when on higher pressure.
Current thought is that the higher setting the EPR is the higher pressure is required, however I have not found this, but it does affect…"
Glen Vaal replied to Bill Thomson's discussion ResMed DC-DC converter for S9 in the group Buy-Sell-Swap"Thanks for the fast reply. On the basis that its all 100% Ok and no physical damage then I would like to proceed with the postage option at £30, please*. How would you like to proceed, presumably off the forum given we'll get…"
Bill Thomson replied to Bill Thomson's discussion ResMed DC-DC converter for S9 in the group Buy-Sell-Swap"Glen, yes I still have the converter.
i am in Storrington, which is roughly between Worthing and Horsham.
bill"
Glen Vaal replied to Bill Thomson's discussion ResMed DC-DC converter for S9 in the group Buy-Sell-Swap"Hi Bill, is the Resmed S9 DC converter still available?
I'm not sure how public this reply message is - however I'll "risk" using my phone number 07487706664.
I'm nr Woking, Surrey. Where are you in West…"
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