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I found out if I put my CPAP mask on before turning on the machine...
After the mask is on then I turn machine on and it seals right off the bat.
.I.m fairly new with "Sleep Apnea"This might help other newbies...
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Permalink Reply by Terry Vella on
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Kath, I know you have pretty much everything on this site, is there one area that 'newbies' can go to for all tips & tricks re CPAP? I found the tips through out the forums invaluable and have made my own hose lift (sorry for not giving you a sale) and have had 6 nights of leak free sleep.
I feel fantastic at the moment.
If you thought it was a good idea you may be able to add it to your welcome as most new members are probably also newbies to CPAP, just a thought.
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Permalink Reply by symmit on
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Hi Kath - a quick "hints and tips" section would probably be good!
Not everything works for everyone though, there are very few "rules" that apply to everyone.
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Permalink Reply by Kath Hope on
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Ok gentlemen, due to popular demand, I'll get that done ;) I actually have some Tips on the website, so I'll incorporate it on here as a Blog. Thanks for pointing this out
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Apology not necessary Terry - wish my hubby was as handy as you ;) Is it portable so you can take it away with you? I never use my machine without a hose lift, and pleased to hear it's made a difference to you :)
Terry Vella said:
Kath, I know you have pretty much everything on this site, is there one area that 'newbies' can go to for all tips & tricks re CPAP? I found the tips through out the forums invaluable and have made my own hose lift (sorry for not giving you a sale) and have had 6 nights of leak free sleep.
I feel fantastic at the moment.
If you thought it was a good idea you may be able to add it to your welcome as most new members are probably also newbies to CPAP, just a thought.
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Kath, I'm more an idea's man than a handy man, I don't go away that often anymore so it is more a fixed solution which attaches to the wall cabinet I have my CPAP in and then raises the hose so it comes down over the top of me.
Isn't too bad for 80c.
I took a photo for a friend at work who also uses CPAP and he is going to design his own.
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Sounds great. How about posting us a picture too? I was once very tempted to hammer a nail in the wall at a Spanish hotel when there was no bedhead to elevate the hose to. I resisted the temptation though ;) This was the days before I came across the hose lift, which is so great for travel and weighs less than my make-up bag. No comments please LOL.
Terry Vella said:
Kath, I'm more an idea's man than a handy man, I don't go away that often anymore so it is more a fixed solution which attaches to the wall cabinet I have my CPAP in and then raises the hose so it comes down over the top of me.
Isn't too bad for 80c.
I took a photo for a friend at work who also uses CPAP and he is going to design his own.
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