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- Sun May 26, 2013 1:15 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Pap-cap II Review
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3628
Re: Pap-cap II Review
Whatever happened to the Pap Cap II? I don't see it any longer being available.
- Fri Mar 01, 2013 7:27 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Nothing Fits - Mask Advice
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2368
Re: Nothing Fits - Mask Advice
I've had the best luck with minimal leaks with the Mirage Activa LT. But don't get discouraged after 30 days. It can take a while to find your perfect mask.
- Fri Feb 15, 2013 7:31 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Leaks
- Replies: 55
- Views: 7877
Re: Leaks
Wait a minute. A mask is a VERY personal decision. There are many factors in choosing an ideal mask. One is minimal leaks, but another is maximum comfort while having minimal leakage. Objective is to FEEL BETTER. So when I read some of these threads.... I mean - well it's personal. And really not up...
- Thu Jul 01, 2010 8:12 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: My experience with septoplasty and turbinate reduction
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4258
Re: My experience with septoplasty and turbinate reduction
I've never had much luck with nasal pillow masks. Can't them to seal right. Tried on many occasions.
- Fri Jun 25, 2010 10:21 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Seems like mask type makes a big difference to AHI
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2555
Re: Seems like mask type makes a big difference to AHI
There are so many variables involved. How was your day? What did you eat before going to sleep? When was the last time you ate before going to sleep? Did you have a cold? Were allergies acting up? etc etc. Could just be you are more comfortable with a nasal mask, hence more relaxed. I'd hesitate in ...
- Fri Jun 25, 2010 8:21 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Night #7
- Replies: 4
- Views: 788
Re: Night #7
besides being a little geeky towards numbers, patience and persistence are the keys.
- Fri Jun 25, 2010 5:07 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: My experience with septoplasty and turbinate reduction
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4258
Re: My experience with septoplasty and turbinate reduction
Well, I'm able to tolerate the APAP, and it looks like my pressure was somewhat higher on the next two nights. Too early to make conclusions, but the main point worth sharing is after the surgery, our noses are healing, and so it will take time to assess the impact on our pressure settings.
- Wed Jun 23, 2010 7:03 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: My experience with septoplasty and turbinate reduction
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4258
Re: My experience with septoplasty and turbinate reduction
Hi Gary welcome back. My ENT told me that due to the healing process i could expect there to be some swelling/congestion in the nasal passages for up to 6 weeks. Since surgery 3 months ago my APAP is using less pressure. Thanks Bob. Good to hear this. Now I'm sure the big question is, how do I feel...
- Wed Jun 23, 2010 6:59 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: My experience with septoplasty and turbinate reduction
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4258
Re: My experience with septoplasty and turbinate reduction
About the aveoTSD device... I wonder if Dr. Park has ever tried having that stuck on his tongue for a full 8 hour night? Snork1 reported on his experience with the Aveo TSD device quite a few years ago: Snork was hopeful: http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php?t=6207 Dec 22, 2005 subject: Aveo TSD -...
- Wed Jun 23, 2010 6:57 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: My experience with septoplasty and turbinate reduction
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4258
Re: My experience with septoplasty and turbinate reduction
Hello, and welcome back, Gary. Thanks Curious what the septoplasty and turbinate reduction objectives were in your particular case? Many nights I was having difficulty breathing while using CPAP, and felt that anything that would make it easier for me to breathe thru my nose would be worth it. I ca...
- Wed Jun 23, 2010 6:48 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: My experience with septoplasty and turbinate reduction
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4258
Re: My experience with septoplasty and turbinate reduction
What is Dr. Park's explanation for your intolerance of APAP now? How long were you off CPAP/APAP all total before you tried it again and had these experiences? He didn't have an explanation, thought it highly unusual. After surgery I waited 3 days before trying APAP. At Dr. Park's suggestion, I tal...
- Mon Jun 21, 2010 7:08 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: My experience with septoplasty and turbinate reduction
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4258
My experience with septoplasty and turbinate reduction
Hello to all my friends (and I mean friends) here at cpaptalk.com. It's been a while since I posted here and lots has gone on. Let me share my experiences with my septoplasty and turbinate reduction, along with a few alternate suggestions for treatment I've come across. Yes, aside from a very demand...
- Wed Apr 21, 2010 7:27 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Call For Enrollment: ComfortGel vs SoftGel Product Challenge
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3937
Re: Call For Enrollment: ComfortGel vs SoftGel Product Challenge
Question for Johnny:
Since the challenge is between two masks, why is it positioned for Respironics Comfort Gel users to try the Resmed Soft Gel? Why can't folks like me who've tried the Resmed Soft Gel (my backup mask of choice) chime in about the Respironics Comfort Gel?
Since the challenge is between two masks, why is it positioned for Respironics Comfort Gel users to try the Resmed Soft Gel? Why can't folks like me who've tried the Resmed Soft Gel (my backup mask of choice) chime in about the Respironics Comfort Gel?
- Mon Mar 22, 2010 6:43 am
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: New Mask...No more pantyhose!!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1053
Re: New Mask...No more pantyhose!!
Cool to hear even experienced pros like you, LinkC, are still learning. What to do now with all those pantyhose lying around?
- Sat Mar 20, 2010 7:21 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: AHI is only 1.5 with my Swift FX!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3376
Re: AHI is only 1.5 with my Swift FX!
JG, this is great news. So now the mask that fits you great is giving you great results.