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When first starting to use a cpap machine how long does it take to start feeling the benefits of using one please.
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Permalink Reply by Kath Hope on
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Mike, I had a feeling when I posted that article that you already had a humidifier. I would ring your hospital tomorrow and ask them for one. I'm not sure what mask you're using without coming off this post and hunting around, but most people with a full face mask need humidification - as do a lot of people with nasal masks. Unfortunately, a lot of hospitals don't offer them until people get problems :(
Mike reed said:Kath i dont have any water device with my machine all i have is the machine, hose and mask what should i do i am worried about this congested chest.Thanks Kath
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Permalink Reply by Terry Vella on
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Mike, I think you definitely need a humidifier.
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Permalink Reply by Mike reed on
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Thanks for the advice Terry just been in touch with papworth and they are sending one out to me.
Mike.
Terry Vella said:Mike, I think you definitely need a humidifier.
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On your and terry's advice i phoned papworth and they are sending one out to me.
Thanks Mike
Kath Hope said:Mike, I had a feeling when I posted that article that you already had a humidifier. I would ring your hospital tomorrow and ask them for one. I'm not sure what mask you're using without coming off this post and hunting around, but most people with a full face mask need humidification - as do a lot of people with nasal masks. Unfortunately, a lot of hospitals don't offer them until people get problems :(
Mike reed said:Kath i dont have any water device with my machine all i have is the machine, hose and mask what should i do i am worried about this congested chest.Thanks Kath
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Permalink Reply by symmit on
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Good on them. I know the NHS likes to save money but they really should be a standard part of cpap kit!
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Permalink Reply by Roz B on
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thanks for pointing that out, I've just linked it to my faceboook too :) xx
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Yes, it's great when these articles are reported, as it's helping create awareness out there. I 'tweeted' it earlier, and tried to leave a comment on the article saying that slim people and children are always at risk. For some reason my comment isn't displaying. Maybe I'm banned LOL.
Have you got your humidifier yet Mike?
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Hi kath yes recevied it yesterday afternoon on the humidifier itself there is a round dial with a blue light in the middle it goes from 1 to 6 do you know if this is the heat setting as i have no instructions with the humidifier. I did phone papworth technical dept yesterday as instructed and they were very helpfull but i forgot to ask about the round dial and also forgot to call them today lol .
Kath Hope said:Yes, it's great when these articles are reported, as it's helping create awareness out there. I 'tweeted' it earlier, and tried to leave a comment on the article saying that slim people and children are always at risk. For some reason my comment isn't displaying. Maybe I'm banned LOL.
Have you got your humidifier yet Mike?
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Which humidifier have you got Mike? Is it one that attaches to your CPAP or a separate unit?
Mike reed said:Hi kath yes recevied it yesterday afternoon on the humidifier itself there is a round dial with a blue light in the middle it goes from 1 to 6 do you know if this is the heat setting as i have no instructions with the humidifier. I did phone papworth technical dept yesterday as instructed and they were very helpfull but i forgot to ask about the round dial and also forgot to call them today lol .
Kath Hope said:Yes, it's great when these articles are reported, as it's helping create awareness out there. I 'tweeted' it earlier, and tried to leave a comment on the article saying that slim people and children are always at risk. For some reason my comment isn't displaying. Maybe I'm banned LOL.
Have you got your humidifier yet Mike?
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Kath, I could see your comment on the website
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How do you mean Terry? Have you got a camera on me? LOL
Terry Vella said:Kath, I could see your comment on the website
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