"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."
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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."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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Edam replied to Edam's discussion Double inhaling"Before I make a decision I am going to try something different.
I have noticed that when it goes up to 20 most times it has done so when the pressure has dropped to minimum which is 12 at present.
I will increase the minimum pressure to 14 so…"
Edam replied to Edam's discussion Double inhaling"I think its time to make a decision.
Either buy another make of APAP or get referred to another hospital which supplies a different make"
Sleep2snore replied to Edam's discussion Double inhaling"That is hard to believe. A pressure of 20 is quite high and very few require that amount of pressure.
1 ltr/min is nothing, the machine should cope with that without any problems at all.
A lot of people get mixed up with pressure and…"
Edam replied to Edam's discussion Double inhaling"I thought I had this problem solved but it got stuck at 20 again last night. My 95% pressure was 19, AHI 0.1 and leak 1 l/min.
Sleepyhead shows that it was stuck at 20 for approx 30 mins ."
Sleep2snore replied to Ruth Furniss's discussion Cold air"Don't know what machine ou have, but a heated hose can help a lot.
You can get them as a stand alone but it is not ideal.
If your machine has the facility for a heated hose it might be worth the investment.
Heating the room will help."
Sleep2snore replied to Renee Rowlands's discussion Recommendation please for Oximeter purchase."There are plenty on the market, but one thing I would make sure it did was to store the data for printing or downloading.
There are plenty that say they do this and don't, so be aware of buying off Amazon or Ebay."
Kath Hope replied to Ruth Furniss's discussion Cold air"Like you say yourself Ruth, warming up the bedroom will help, but also if you don't have a heated humidifier then that would help - as will covering the tube with a Hose Cover."
Bill Thomson added a discussion to the group Buy-Sell-Swap
ResMed DC-DC converter for S9
I have for sale a converter which allows the S9 machine, which requires a 24v supply, to run from a vehicle 12v or 24v DC socket, or direct from a 12v battery. The converter can power a humidifier and heated tube as well as the CPAP machine,…See More
Sleep2snore replied to Chris Vesey's discussion Cure for wind"It would depend if there was a smell or not "
Sleep2snore replied to Edam's discussion Double inhaling"I'll be interested to know what you have found. Give it time so you can prove what is happening.
I had my machine pulse at full pressure for the second time when it was switched on, turning it off then on again a couple of times with a…"
Renee Rowlands posted a discussionRecommendation please for Oximeter purchase.
Hello everyone!I would very much like to check my oxygen levels during the night. Can anyone recommend an Oximeter to purchase please?My mask is a F&P Brevida which has soft straps and one of the straps slips up my head during the night, making…See More
Kyla Davies replied to Kyla Davies's discussion Soclean machine in the group Buy-Sell-Swap"Thanks Kath, edited with price. "
Kath Hope replied to Kyla Davies's discussion Soclean machine in the group Buy-Sell-Swap"Oh what a shame Kyla. We are all so different with our sensitivies to smells, as I love the clean smell after using mine. I'd advise you edit this with the price you're looking for, to save lots of messages agreeing and…"
Kyla Davies added a discussion to the group Buy-Sell-SwapSoclean machine
SOLD!! ! I am selling my soclean machine. It is a fantastic machine and does the job, however I am struggling with the "ozone" smell it turns my stomach. I only purchased it on 18/09/18 so only had a couple of weeks use. I purchased it with an…See More
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