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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.

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.

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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Greg Lloyd is now a member of Hope2SleepGuide
Dec 6
Jonathan replied to David Hudson's discussion Pressure waking me up. Belching and wind
"Hi It sounds like you need to have more conversations with your sleep clinic.  There's little point in having a high pressure if it means you cannot tolerate the machine.  There's an interesting video here…"
Dec 1
David Hudson posted a discussion

Pressure waking me up. Belching and wind

HiI'm using the prisma smart max machine. Initially I was just on a nasal mask, this changed as I was sleeping with my mouth open. I then went to face and nose mask and complained of bad wind and belching. Sometimes the pressure in the night was…See More
Nov 28
Jonathan replied to Jonathan's discussion ResMed AirSense 10 getting noisy
"Just to tidy this up, I finally had an in-person review by my sleep clinic yesterday, who agreed the ResMed AirSense 10 was "wheezy" and replaced the machine."
Nov 9
Collette rose replied to Collette rose's discussion 1st time and I’ve failed the mask leak test
"thank you jonathan,i did get the it pack so tried the small and still struggled but i was sat up in bed so will try lying down great suggestion "
Nov 3
Jonathan replied to Collette rose's discussion 1st time and I’ve failed the mask leak test
"Hi My first thought is "don't panic"!  We're all a bit different, and there are many things that can be tweaked.  I took to CPAP therapy like a duck to water, but I've had friends who say they can't cope, but…"
Nov 2
Collette rose posted a discussion

1st time and I’ve failed the mask leak test

Hi everyone, today I received my rental kit - prisma smart max, plus a Philips dreamwear mask which I’ve been wearing unconnected to try and get used to it. I just did a mask fit test using a medium mask and got a constant red/orange leak warning…See More
Nov 2
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Oct 31
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Oct 30
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Oct 29
John replied to John's discussion evil mask noise
"Ha well it lasted a couple of days but started howling again. But it's a step in the right direction, just needs a bit more work."
Oct 24
Jonathan replied to John's discussion Has anyone been told root cause of their OSA?
"Nope, I just accept that some people's throats tend to close when they sleep, due to a loss of muscle tone during deeper sleep.  Back when I was diagnosed, the sleep lab just filmed you whilst you slept, stuck an O2 meter on your finger,…"
Oct 24
Jonathan replied to John's discussion evil mask noise
"Good to know you found a solution!"
Oct 24
John replied to John's discussion Has anyone been told root cause of their OSA?
"Did anyone tell you exactly what the anatomical issue is, Jonathan?"
Oct 21
John replied to Jonathan's discussion ResMed AirSense 10 getting noisy
"Can't say I know about this."
Oct 20
John replied to John's discussion evil mask noise
"So I tore some fabric from one of the filters and glued it over the holes - and it worked!It was dead quiet, and the air was still flowing freely.It was quiet all night then after a few hours a bit of whistling until I gave it a wipe.Vast…"
Oct 19
John replied to John's discussion evil mask noise
"Hi Jonathan, well see my nose is blocked a lot, so I mouth breath which really sucks a lot more moisture and makes my mouth dry. So I put humidity on maximum, which makes for condensation at the mask end, which becomes a demonic reed instrument.Now…"
Oct 17
Jonathan posted a discussion

ResMed AirSense 10 getting noisy

HelloI have an NHS issued ResMed AirSense 10 with heated humidifier.  In the last couple of weeks, it's developed an annoying noise, when I inhale. It bothers me a little and my partner a lot! I sometimes get problems if the water container in the…See More
Oct 16
Jonathan replied to John's discussion evil mask noise
"Hi My first question is why is condensation forming?  I very occasionally get some condensation, may be once a month, but I can quickly run a finger around the inside of the mask, and wipe it away.  I use a nasal mask, with the humidifier…"
Oct 16
John replied to John's discussion What's a good Apnea forum?
"11K+? Ok that's probably where I should look then :-)"
Oct 16

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