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air bubbles after weight loss
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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…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jonathan Sep 1.

Philips Trueblue
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Hi,Does anyone have experience of the Philips Trueblue mask?  Any opinions?Thanks in advance.RichardContinue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kath Hope Mar 6, 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 wife's).  I've read that it's probably because the air pressure in my cpap is too high.  I've spoken to my doctor who was going to refer me to  an NHS sleep clinic but who knows when I might get an appointment.  I could reduce the pressure on the machine…See More
Aug 28
Kath Hope replied to Richard Smith's discussion Philips Trueblue
"Ah yes I clicked on your link Richard and seems that's an old link you found.  This is the latest link to their current sleep apnoea products https://www.philips.co.uk/healthcare/solutions/sleep-and-respiratory-care/dream-family …"
Mar 6, 2020
Richard Smith replied to Richard Smith's discussion Philips Trueblue
"Hi Kath, The Trueblue is still on the Philips website here https://www.philips.co.uk/healthcare/solutions/sleep-and-respiratory-care/masks which is why I thought it was still available.  Anyway, I’ve gone ahead and ordered the…"
Mar 5, 2020
Kath Hope replied to Richard Smith's discussion Philips Trueblue
"You're not on your own there Richard - lots of people are upset the Liquicell has lost it's CE mark and can no longer be sold in the UK.  I am still in touch with the manufacturer, begging for them to resolve it, and am waiting for…"
Feb 20, 2020
Richard Smith replied to Richard Smith's discussion Philips Trueblue
"Hi Kath, Yes, I’m looking for a mask that’s more comfortable for the bridge of my nose and doesn’t leak.  I miss the liquicell cushions and was looking to try a mask that used gel.  i tried nasal pillows but I kept…"
Feb 19, 2020
Kath Hope replied to Richard Smith's discussion Philips Trueblue
"Hi Richard.  You may have seen it on their main website but they discontinued it a year or more ago, along with a few others.  Are you struggling with your existing mask?"
Feb 18, 2020
Richard Smith replied to Richard Smith's discussion Philips Trueblue
"Hi Kath, thanks for the info.  I thought I’d seen it on the Philips website but maybe it was elsewhere."
Feb 17, 2020
Kath Hope replied to Richard Smith's discussion Philips Trueblue
"Sorry Richard, but I clearly remember replying to you a whle ago but my comment's not here.  If it's not too late to say, I'd mentioned that it may not be worth trying the Philip's TrueBlue as the mask is now discontinued as…"
Feb 17, 2020
Richard Smith posted a discussion

Philips Trueblue

Hi,Does anyone have experience of the Philips Trueblue mask?  Any opinions?Thanks in advance.RichardSee More
Feb 10, 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
Jul 2
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
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