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Using CPAP during and after COVID and a chest infection
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Hi all, I'm hoping for some advice. After finally getting used to my CPAP machine, I came down with Covid and a chest infection in December. I'm still battling the chest infection now with strong…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kath Hope Jan 2, 2024.

Dealing with Allergies and post nasal drip with CPAP
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Hi all - I’m hoping you can help me figure out how to deal with a problem I’m having with using my CPAP machine? I often suffer from allergies - ie sneezing, blocked nose etc - during summer. Even…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by John Jan 12, 2024.

Want to buy CPAP machine and mask without testing
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Hi all, I'm hoping you can help me. I took a private sleep test with Philips a few months back before the lockdown which shows I have severe sleep apnea. Unfortunately I haven't been able to get into…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kath Hope Jul 5, 2020.

 

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John replied to Leoni Atkins's discussion Dealing with Allergies and post nasal drip with CPAP
"Also, the hospital provided me with an in line filter. It plugs in between mask and hose."
Jan 12, 2024
John replied to Leoni Atkins's discussion Dealing with Allergies and post nasal drip with CPAP
"I improvised a filter by cutting up an N95 mask. A couple of layers of that."
Jan 12, 2024
Kath Hope replied to Leoni Atkins's discussion Using CPAP during and after COVID and a chest infection
"You're welcome Leoni and hope you're better soon x"
Jan 2, 2024
Leoni Atkins replied to Leoni Atkins's discussion Using CPAP during and after COVID and a chest infection
"Oh this is amazing. Thank you Kath. I'll give it a read now xxx"
Jan 2, 2024
Kath Hope replied to Leoni Atkins's discussion Using CPAP during and after COVID and a chest infection
"Hi Leoni Although it's challenging, it's always advisable to use CPAP with a cold or chest infection as sleep apnoea is usually worse at these times, and also having good oxygen levels helps with a quicker recovery. The only thing, along…"
Jan 2, 2024
Leoni Atkins posted a discussion

Using CPAP during and after COVID and a chest infection

Hi all, I'm hoping for some advice. After finally getting used to my CPAP machine, I came down with Covid and a chest infection in December. I'm still battling the chest infection now with strong antibiotics and steroids. However, whenever I try to use my CPAP machine I only last a few minutes before I erupt into a coughing fit. I've tried everything - I use a humidifier and heated tube. I've tried the auto setting and the highest setting. I also try to sleep upright with a contour…See More
Jan 2, 2024
Suren Jinasena replied to Leoni Atkins's discussion Dealing with Allergies and post nasal drip with CPAP
"Hello David, Check and see if a Hypoallergenic filter is available for your CPAP machine (or for your additional filter).  If so, it Should be better for you, and it wouldn’t require an additional filter (which somewhat restricts the…"
Oct 30, 2023
David Hudson replied to Leoni Atkins's discussion Dealing with Allergies and post nasal drip with CPAP
"Hi I had issues with nasal irritation and a lot of sneezing. I've since gone onto a fine white air intake filter on my machine and it's helped. I was originally using a foam piece which obviously wasn't filtering out the particles…"
Oct 30, 2023
Leoni Atkins replied to Leoni Atkins's discussion Dealing with Allergies and post nasal drip with CPAP
"Thank you so much - I was wondering whether I should get a heated tube as well. I'm not sure which filter I'm using but I'll check! "
Jul 29, 2023
Suren Jinasena replied to Leoni Atkins's discussion Dealing with Allergies and post nasal drip with CPAP
"With my ResMed AirSense 10,  I increase the humidity to maximum and also have the heated tube temperature at maximum. I find that this Helps / Makes a Huge Improvement. Are you using a HypoAlergic (air) filter?  Or, try an Hypoallergenic…"
Jul 29, 2023
Leoni Atkins posted a discussion

Dealing with Allergies and post nasal drip with CPAP

Hi all - I’m hoping you can help me figure out how to deal with a problem I’m having with using my CPAP machine? I often suffer from allergies - ie sneezing, blocked nose etc - during summer. Even though I make sure my nose is unblocked before putting my mask on I often find after an hour that my throat is tickling and phlegm collects at the back of my throat forcing me to remove the mask.I use a humidifier and full face mask.How can I combat against allergies and post nasal drip while using…See More
Jul 28, 2023
Kath Hope replied to Leoni Atkins's discussion Want to buy CPAP machine and mask without testing
"Hi again Leoni.  I'm following you lol as have just replied to you on the other thread, so will repeat most of it here in case you don't see it. If you had a private sleep test with Philips then you will have got an official…"
Jul 5, 2020
Leoni Atkins replied to The SleepGuide Crew's discussion Welcome to our Forum - Feel Free to Introduce Yourself Here.
"Hi everyone - lovely to e-meet you!  I'm hoping you can help me. I took a private sleep test with Philips a few months back before the lockdown which shows I have severe sleep apnea. Unfortunately I haven't been able to get into a…"
Jul 5, 2020
Leoni Atkins posted a discussion

Want to buy CPAP machine and mask without testing

Hi all, I'm hoping you can help me. I took a private sleep test with Philips a few months back before the lockdown which shows I have severe sleep apnea. Unfortunately I haven't been able to get into a proper sleep clinic due to the Covid-19 situation but I desperately need to get this treated so I can get a decent night's sleep. I'm willing to buy a mask and machine myself, but does anyone know the best way of doing this without testing? I haven't found anywhere that provides testing of this…See More
Jul 5, 2020
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Jonathan replied to Richard Smith's discussion air bubbles after weight loss
"Hi My sleep clinic discharged me, saying they were happy I was self-managing.  Roll on a decade and the cardiologists taking care of me were very unimpressed and I was re-enrolled.  I expect remote monitoring with current generation Resmed…"
Sep 1
Richard Smith replied to Richard Smith's discussion air bubbles after weight loss
"Hi Jonathan, Thanks again for the info.  My cpap *should* be monitored by the NHS though I haven’t had any contact from them since pre-covid.  I checked out the link you gave to access extra data and I think that’s going to be…"
Aug 31
Jonathan replied to Richard Smith's discussion air bubbles after weight loss
"Hi I have the ResMed Airsense 10 Autoset (APAP).  It's monitored remotely by my NHS sleep clinic and I believe they can make changes to the settings.  I don't know whether they are notified if I make changes, nor whether they…"
Aug 31
Richard Smith replied to Richard Smith's discussion air bubbles after weight loss
"Hi Jonathan, Thanks for the reply.  I'd say that I'm fairly technical.  I have the ResMed Airsense 10 Elite machine.  I've discovered that I can upload data wirelessly from my machine and having lowered the pressure by…"
Aug 30
Jonathan replied to Richard Smith's discussion air bubbles after weight loss
"Hi You don't say how technical you are, or what sort of machine you use.  However https://www.sleephq.com/ has software which allows you to upload data from compatible machines, and analyse your sleep "score", including a…"
Aug 29
Richard Smith posted a discussion

air bubbles after weight loss

Hi,I've been on Mounjaro for about 3 months now, not primarily for weight loss, but I have lost weight around my face and neck.  I've noticed that I am increasingly getting air bubbles in my mouth which of course is disturbing my sleep (and my…See More
Aug 28
Sally Gray posted a discussion

Micro plastics risks

I was reading an article in the I newspaper today written by a journalist who had her blood tested for micro plastics and was shocked by the results.…See More
Aug 3
Alison Mitchell is now a member of Hope2SleepGuide
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John posted a discussion

job with the charity

Was wondering if there might be a job for me with Hope2Sleep?(I also just asked this of a group by mistake)See More
Jun 27
Tracey Tilley updated their profile
May 22
Sharon Sullivan posted a discussion

For Sale - Ventura Full Total Face CPAP Mask

I’m selling an Ventura Full Total Face CPAP Mask Large and two spare liners.  I bought it new from the Hope2Sleep shop, but it is not suitable for me.  Only used for about two weeks so I have washed it thoroughly.   Because of this, it is very much…See More
May 17
Tracey Tilley replied to Jim Scullion's discussion UK Attendance Allowance
"I put in a claim for PIP which was denied and now I am over 66 and on pension I tried for AA. Denied again.I have other health conditions ( Diverticular disease and Bile Acid Malabsorbtion ) which I consider hard to live with and they refused all of…"
May 14
Jonathan replied to Sally Gray's discussion ResMed AirMini for travel
"No personal experience, but CPAP.com review of AirMini The AirMini runs at about 30 decibels, which is about the same sound level as a whispered conversation. For comparison, full-sized CPAPs tend to run around 26-28 decibels. Due to their…"
May 5
Sally Gray posted a discussion

ResMed AirMini for travel

I am considering either buying or renting an AirMini for a forthcoming holiday this month where I will be sharing a twin room. I have read that they’re quite noisy and I don’t want to waste my money on either rental or purchase if the noise level…See More
May 3
Sally Gray replied to Nick Daniel's discussion CPAP Total Face Mask
"Hi, I use a ResMed F20 and had the same issue with the silicone full face mask causing red marks and soreness on my nose bridge. I switched over to the Airtouch memory foam full face masks which are expensive and not supplied by the NHS, but the…"
May 3
Kath Hope replied to Glassdaisy's discussion Soft Cap
"It's very much still relevant and we're getting closer to have them manufactured and has been no easy challenge. In fact we were speaking with the company working with us on this only yesterday. If you're not on our newsletter list…"
Mar 27
Glassdaisy posted a discussion

Soft Cap

some time ago I was told that Hope2Sleep was researching a replacement for the discontinued Soft Cap.. as I have seen nothing to indicate moving forward on this, would I be right in assuming you decided it is no longer relevant?See More
Mar 27
Glassdaisy replied to Nick Daniel's discussion CPAP Total Face Mask
"I expect others may have responded by now, but I use the Fitlife full face mask. I kept getting a hard lump on my nose when first starting out & it got so bad that I ended up buying my own masks as my clinic would only give the Fitlife to new…"
Mar 27
Wendy Anthony is now a member of Hope2SleepGuide
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