"Definitely nothing inside the humidifier chamber except plain water. Olbas Oil on a tissue or Vicks as Eric states, and there's a more detailed article on the website here https://www.hope2sleep.co.uk/blog/cpap-masks-with-a-cold.html"
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Philips Respironics New Sleep Apnoea Diagnostic Service
If you snore and are tired, you could be suffering from sleep apnoea (see signs + symptoms on our website)…Continue
Started Apr 8, 2018
RAFFLE for out UK Supporters - ends Saturday 21st October 2017
We're extending our raffle to our United Kingdom Supporters *(sorry rules mean we can't share this out of…Continue
Started Oct 19, 2017
Driving with Sleep Apnoea costs unnecessary lives. Please share to raise awareness.
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The father of Toby (the young man killed in a traffic accident) meets up with the driver responsible for his death, due to undiagnosed sleep apnoea. Both these men live with their own horrific scars…Continue
Tags: tired, sleep-apnoea, DVLA, driving
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sleep2snore Feb 24, 2017.
Research into Snoring Children and those with Down's Syndrome
This is a fantastic opportunity for parents and carers of Children ages 3 to 4 years old (they have enough 2 year olds now) who Snore and those beautiful children with Down's Syndrome to take part in…Continue
Started Apr 1, 2016
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Kath Hope replied to Andy Falconer's discussion First night with CPAP"Hi Andy. That's a good first night and sounding positive already. You may find your AHI comes down over the next few nights. Ideally we're looking for it to be up to 5 which is classed as 'normal.'
Your other goods will be…"
Kath Hope replied to Linda's discussion Do charities take new surplus CPAP masks?"Hi Linda
I just wanted to say thanks for sending us your surplus cushions and headgear. We've already given out one of the cushions to someone who was struggling with a split cushion. We really do appreciate this and so did the…"
Kath Hope replied to Judy Y's discussion Could I have developed Central Sleep Apnoea ?"I don't think those symptoms are specific to central sleep apnoea. Your app should tell you if those apnoeas are obstructive or centrals. It sometimes says 'CA.' Sometimes when people first wake it takes a…"
Kath Hope replied to Linda's discussion Do charities take new surplus CPAP masks?"Hi Linda. Due to the way some of the manufacturer package their masks, eg multiple sizes of cushions, some clinics just hand the whole pack out to the patients, and then there are others that are more resourceful in that they take out the…"
Kath Hope replied to Linda's discussion Do charities take new surplus CAPD masks?"I know exactly what you mean Linda. It's good when people purchase them when unsure of their size, but wasteful otherwise. You can send them to our Hope2Sleep Charity who run this forum and address is on the contact…"
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."
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…"
Kath Hope replied to Chris Vesey's discussion Cure for wind"This is a common problem Sally, and especially when new to CPAP, irrespective of whatever machines people use. It's definitely not just an Airsense 10 problem.
If you've not clicked on the link I posted above in my reply to Chris…"
Kath Hope replied to Bob Blair's discussion So Clean sanitiser"I'm not aware of finance, and we at the Hope2Sleep Charity certainly couldn't offer this unfortunately. However, if you have a Paypal account then you can apply for Paypal Credit which is offered for products over £150 I…"
Kath Hope replied to Bob Blair's discussion So Clean sanitiser"Great to hear this Andy Just as importantly they will help prevent gum disease from dry mouth (plus less dental bills)."
Kath Hope replied to Bob Blair's discussion So Clean sanitiser"Thanks for supporting our charity with your order Andy, and they'll be sent out tomorrow. I love the Beaumont Citrus Wipes and have tried all the others, and these are definitely the best. I use them everyday. Hope you find the…"
Kath Hope replied to Bob Blair's discussion So Clean sanitiser"The SoClean will never be supplied by the NHS as they can't afford to give out products like this. We have the SoClean at the charity at the price we've been told it has to be sold for…"
Kath Hope replied to Bob Blair's discussion So Clean sanitiser"I still haven't seen the advert Andy, but lots of people are contacting us about purchasing. First and foremost, whether with the SoClean or not, it is important to keep our equipment cleaned. You're doing the right thing…"
Kath Hope replied to ged's discussion no EPR setting REsmed S8 spirit 2 autoset"It may be what I suspected, that it wasn't available on your international version, as I remember people complaining about it many years ago. If it helps to know I never found EPR helpful when I was on CPAP (I'm on VPAP now). …"
Kath Hope replied to ged's discussion no EPR setting REsmed S8 spirit 2 autoset"As you know Ged the S8 Spirit is an old machine, and I understand why you're loathe to give it up if your clinic supplies machines with no data. I do recall from many years ago there was talk that the international version of the Auto…"
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Medications Affecting Sleep
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CPAP TIPS
The following are my own tips in helping with my own treatment, and are not meant as a substitute for medical advice. However, I hope they prove useful.
CPAP/APAP/BIPAP TOLERANCE PROBLEMS
A lot of people find it hard to tolerate their equipment at first, so it's a good idea to set it up during the day whilst relaxing, such as watching tv,…
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Comment Wall (97 comments)
- At 15:32 on November 2, 2017,
YasminVaughan said… - Hi Kath I've being using a cpap machine for over 3 years the res meds one and full mask the last few weeks I have been getting bad headaches and dried sinuses making me feel horrid . I've got pressure on 7 a wooly cover for hose humidifier, I'm running out of ideas I did use a nasal spray at nite but was told to stop this I've joined today many thanks
- At 15:22 on August 23, 2014, Bernadette Plunkett said…
Hi Kath, thanks for the welcome. Having just started therapy after a 2 year struggle to get diagnosed I have a bunch of questions but I'll try to see if they've been asked and answered on the forum first before raining them down on everyone.
- At 10:26 on March 12, 2014,
Amelia Kennedy said… Thanks Kath, I'll wait until Marion's able to reply. I don't want to disturb while she's poorly - it can wait for now. Thanks once again for your help x
- At 14:01 on March 10, 2014, Amelia Kennedy said…
Hi Kath, thanks for the comment about Marion and sorry to hear she's not well. I've added her as a friend and am waiting for her to accept. I'm not sure where I should copy/paste my comment to her though as it already appears to be there? I'm not familiar with the forum set-up yet - that's my excuse anyway! x
- At 0:12 on March 8, 2014,
Sandra Gibbens said… Thank you for adding me, already I've received so much support and information, and it's very much appreciated!
- At 15:51 on March 6, 2014, Amelia Kennedy said…
Thanks Kath!
- At 15:12 on March 6, 2014, Amelia Kennedy said…
Interesting ... thanks Kath, I'll take a look. I've also been using mine for years - 15 in fact and get along with it fine now (after a load of teething problems!). What I do hate is the weight and bulk of it. I'm worrying about how me and my husband can get away for a few days in the summer as he's just had his driving licence revoked due to ill-health and I can't drive. I guess I'll be pleading with Papworth again when I go in a couple of months to test me on other (smaller) machines - usually to no avail!
- At 19:57 on February 6, 2014,
June Ostiadel said… Hi Kath, thanks again for the useful info. Firstly I did wonder if it's some natural oils coming out of my skin; I always wash before bed and use no creams. You mentioned the change in temperature during the night, well, my face often gets hot and I wondered if that could cause the mask to slip as well as a drop in temp.
I clean my mask every day, wiping with a little washing up liquid then wipe/rinse with clean wet cloth.
The hospital tried me on APAP but when the pressure rose it caused leaking so they change it for me.
I have a medium size mask (the hospital fitted it) and although I have a small face I have quite a big nose lol.
I visited the sleep clinic last June/July at St James Hospital in Leeds, when I was given the CPAP machine. I haven't been asked to go back yet; they only gave me one spare filter. How long would you expect a mask to last and how often should I change the filter?
NB I have just order some items from your website which may help me too; the cleansing wipes, the cream to help sore skin etc and the card (in case of emergency).
Thank you so much for your help, glad I found you
- At 6:23 on February 6, 2014, June Ostiadel said…
I almost always get off get off to sleep with no problem at all; my mask appears to fit quite well, however, after maybe two or three hours I wake up; mask leaking usually from around top of nose. Trouble is when I awake I then want the loo, anyway, I have realised that if I wipe my face and mask with a damp cloth (I have this at the side of bed) after I've done faffing, I can sometimes go back to sleep for another hour or so, but, sometimes at this time I just cannot get the mask to fit without it leaking; then I give up.
- At 17:48 on February 5, 2014, June Ostiadel said…
Thank you Kath it's nice to be here. I was diagnosed with Sleep Apnea about 5 months and have just about mastered the equipment, however, on some occasions I struggle and unfortunately ,I have to sleep without using the machine all night. I found this site when someone on Health Unlocked recommended it
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Sue Butcher replied to Sue Butcher's discussion RESMED S9 ESCAPE CPAP AND HUMIDIFIER in the group Buy-Sell-Swap"*******NOW SOLD********"
Dennis Pramas replied to Darryl Milligan's discussion Humidity and AHI"Hi Darryl, I have a similar experience concerning increased humidity and AHI. For about one year I have been using the ResMed s9 Autoset with F20 mask, a pressure setting of 10 cm H2O without a humidifier and have been averaging AHI below 5. The…"
First week with CPAP and it's not going well
Hi all,First of all, I would like to say what a great forum! I feel I might just be using this more often.A little background if I may?I was diagnosed late last year with OSA, with an AHI of 29 - so on the edge of severe OSA. If I'm honest, I wasn't…See More
Mags left a comment for Mags"Hello Everyone I'm so glad I've found this wonderful informative site. Just been diagnosed recently with sleep apnea and finding it all very difficult. Just cannot get used to wearing the mask and take it off most…"
Kath Hope replied to Ruth Furniss's discussion Blocked nose"Definitely nothing inside the humidifier chamber except plain water. Olbas Oil on a tissue or Vicks as Eric states, and there's a more detailed article on the website here https://www.hope2sleep.co.uk/blog/cpap-masks-with-a-cold.html"
Eric Swindon replied to Ruth Furniss's discussion Blocked nose"I have never done that because the general consensus is that any addition to the humidifier chamber might corode the metal plate. However, I do get the odd cold and frequently suffer from blocked nose at least on one side and my answer which works…"
Ruth Furniss posted a discussionBlocked nose
If you have a cold and blocked nose can you put a couple of drops of olbas oil in your humidifier water?See More
Rod J Brunton posted a discussionNEEDED: CPAP nasal pillow style mask & headgear - FX, DREAMWEAR or any similar style
Does anyone have a nasal pillow style mask & headgear they don't like or don't use? Mine vanished somewhere between Vancouver & Glasgow & I didn't notice till I got to Kirky. I have a spare one at home, but that's not helping me while I…See More
"Hi Kath,
I'm hoping the next few nights will see me get my AHI down further, but i'm also keen not to put too much pressure on the situation.
I have to say i'm very impressed with the Hope2Sleep service so far, with regular updates…"
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