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Laura McCain
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CPAP
If Machine Being Used, What Make or Model?
Resmed s9 escape
If Mask Being Used, What Type or Name?
f&p simplus full fask mask

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Latest Activity

Kath Hope replied to John's discussion Oropharyngeal exercises
"I would always be guided by Dr Vik Veer, who is the UK's leading ENT surgeon specialising in snoring, sleep apnoea and UARS. He doesn't say the exercises will cure moderate to severe sleep apnoea, but can help by strengthening the airway…"
yesterday
Kath Hope replied to John's discussion A tale of two nasal dilators
"Good info thanks. I personally prefer nasal strips though."
yesterday
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Sunday
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Jun 11
John posted a discussion

A tale of two nasal dilators

Trying to get my nose to stay open, I've been experimenting with nasal dilators.So far I tried two types.- Generic tubes from ebay, 50p each- Fancy Airmax £10Both are moulded silicon rubber.I would say the packaging for the Airmax, which is really…See More
Jun 9
Jonathan replied to John's discussion Airsense 10 -humidifier runs dry
"Dab hand with a sewing machine :)  The "stethoscope" pipes were detachable with a bit of careful persuasion."
Jun 8
John replied to John's discussion Airsense 10 -humidifier runs dry
"How did you fasten it?I suppose you could do it with tape or elastic bands. Cut up an old fleece jacket, wrap it round the tube, strap it up, bit of velcro. That sort of thing. I hadn't really thought of that."
Jun 8
John replied to John's discussion Airsense 10 -humidifier runs dry
"Come to think of it you could likely double up a hose cozy, one over another.This is a piece of N95 face mask I used for high grade filtration. I just put it where the filter usually goes.This is around 6 months dirt I would say, thereabouts. I used…"
Jun 8
Jonathan replied to John's discussion Airsense 10 -humidifier runs dry
"Neat clip for your hose! I used to use the Respironics Comfort Curve one of the best masks ever, now discontinued of course.  With its stethoscope-style tubing, I had to make my own fleecy cover."
Jun 8
John replied to John's discussion Airsense 10 -humidifier runs dry
"Oh cool. Did you do any other DIY mods?I made a clamped strap to go on the headboard and lift the tube. Just a spare c-clamp with a bit of nylon strap and a clip but works well."
Jun 8
Jonathan replied to John's discussion Airsense 10 -humidifier runs dry
"Yes, I bought some fleecy material and made my own "snuggle hose" 10+ years ago. "
Jun 8
John replied to John's discussion Airsense 10 -humidifier runs dry
"Did you try a sleeve for the tube, Jonathan? For rain out? I got one off ebay for a few quid and I think it helps. It's a fleece sleeve  you zip over the main tube."
Jun 7
John posted a discussion

Oropharyngeal exercises

I asked medics at the Castle Hill CPAP clinic about tongue and throat exercises. They said no evidence, and it can't work anyway because the muscles fully relax during sleep.Yet I'm watching Vik Veer, head of ENT at a London hospital, offer evidence…See More
Jun 7
John replied to John's discussion Nasal valve collapse
"Well I found out what the norm was by asking my doctor to do the Cottle maneuver on herself, and she said there was no difference with and without.Whereas for me it's massively different.The Cottle maneuver is where you pull the skin by the…"
May 31
John replied to John's discussion Short apneas - official definition
"It's a suspiciously round number I wonder how they arrived at it?I asked the People at Castle Hill and they didn't really enlighten me on it, but I was told that it's normal for people to have apnoeas, which I didn't know.I…"
May 31
Kath Hope replied to John's discussion Short apneas - official definition
"An apnoea or hypopnoea of less than 10 seconds won't be reported as an event, in the same way they're not reported on a sleep study, as that's the cut-off point."
May 31
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May 30
John posted a discussion

Short apneas - official definition

I'm reading the Resmed definition of apnea and hypopnia."Apnea" means "no breath." An apnea happens when you stop breathing for 10 seconds or longer during sleep."Hypopnea is a partial blockage of the airway (shallow breathing). During a hypopnea,…See More
May 22
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