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by Ms.Snuffleupagus
Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: mouth breather to nose breather?
Replies: 17
Views: 5318

Re: mouth breather to nose breather?

I tape my mouth often with nasal pillows. But have several times taped my mouth, then do a trial to see how difficult it is to open if needed. I find it doesn't take that much pressure to pop the tape loose. Im completely confident if Im going to puke, my mouth would be open. The new 3M Kind tape i...
by Ms.Snuffleupagus
Thu May 26, 2011 5:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Is it safe to tape mouth to prevent mouth leaks?
Replies: 72
Views: 16585

Re: Is it safe to tape mouth to prevent mouth leaks?

Is there that kind of thing which detects the voltage of electrical equipment, when the electrical equipment stop working(voltage drops dramatically), the detector start to BEEP or make some noise to wake up the user? https://www.cpap.com/productpage/reliance-controls-power-out-failure-alarm-safety...
by Ms.Snuffleupagus
Tue May 10, 2011 8:14 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: .
Replies: 14
Views: 6283

Re: Baby Wipes...what kind for Pillows?

I started using the baby sensitive skin wipes but found that the cushions on my Quattro fx and Hybrid masks got soft real quick. This did not happen with the CPAP wipes. Also I found that baby shampoo still left a slight oily film on my mask. I started having major leaks with my Quattro fx mask afte...
by Ms.Snuffleupagus
Sun May 08, 2011 6:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: low carb diet?
Replies: 124
Views: 29143

Re: low carb diet?

I am thinking of restarting the South Beach Diet. I found this site very helpful: http://www.southbeach-diet-plan.com/
by Ms.Snuffleupagus
Thu May 05, 2011 4:26 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Quattro FX issue?
Replies: 8
Views: 2393

Re: Quattro FX issue?

Bur I wonder if some of the cushions are defective regardless of size. Has anyone replaced theirs and had the problem disappear?
by Ms.Snuffleupagus
Wed May 04, 2011 7:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Quattro FX issue?
Replies: 8
Views: 2393

Re: Quattro FX issue?

I had this problem with the small Quattro but not with the medium. The medium cushion stays very snugly in place. I wonder if the problem with the cushion separating from the mask frame was due to a defect in the cushion. Anyone notice if the problem disappears or persists once they replace their cu...
by Ms.Snuffleupagus
Sun Apr 17, 2011 2:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Quatro Fx
Replies: 8
Views: 1904

Re: Quatro Fx

Hi BillH,
It could be that you require a large headgear instead of the medium that the mask comes with. The side arms should not be digging into your face.
by Ms.Snuffleupagus
Fri Apr 15, 2011 5:56 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Quattro FX -- Please post feedback on it
Replies: 245
Views: 55444

Re: Quattro FX -- Please post feedback on it

I measured in between a small and medium. I went with a size small and was able to control leaks after much fiddling. But I found that the upper part of the cushion was compressing my nostrils and I ended up breathing mostly through my mouth as soon as I put it on. I had the same problem with the cu...
by Ms.Snuffleupagus
Tue Mar 29, 2011 4:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: EPR: just a comfort feature or affects AHI
Replies: 84
Views: 13576

Re: EPR: just a comfort feature or affects AHI

I only use EPR during settling mode. I switched to a FF mask due to exhalation puffs/ mouth leaks and after I got tired of chin straps and taping. I had always assumed that EPR should not be used as it would affect AHI. But I wonder if EPR could lessen mouth leaks because of increased comfort. This ...
by Ms.Snuffleupagus
Tue Mar 22, 2011 6:21 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: F&P Icon Auto
Replies: 8
Views: 11948

Re: F&P Icon Auto

Bugdude and Ref you can access the clinician's menu without the software. Go to apnea board at
http://www.apneaboard.com/CPAP%20Adjustment.htm

Scroll down until you see the instruction for Fisher Paykel..
by Ms.Snuffleupagus
Sun Mar 13, 2011 8:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Somewhat pressing questions on the Quattro FX fill face mask
Replies: 12
Views: 3147

Re: Somewhat pressing questions on the Quattro FX fill face mask

Hi BB,
I use the padacheek strap covers to prevent marks on my face not to stabilize things. It makes the straps more comfortable.
by Ms.Snuffleupagus
Sun Mar 13, 2011 3:37 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Somewhat pressing questions on the Quattro FX fill face mask
Replies: 12
Views: 3147

Re: Somewhat pressing questions on the Quattro FX fill face mask

Hi BB, I am not really good at reading graphs, but the bottom strap should not be tight enough to be uncomfortable. It kinda of defeats the whole purpose of this mask. You can try placing the medium sized mask slightly lower on your nasal bridge so that you have a little more of the cushion below yo...
by Ms.Snuffleupagus
Fri Mar 11, 2011 6:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Quattro Fx Defect?
Replies: 5
Views: 1851

Re: Quattro Fx Defect?

I've used a little dab of lansolin gel on my old style Quattro, worked really well.
by Ms.Snuffleupagus
Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Quattro FX -- Please post feedback on it
Replies: 245
Views: 55444

Re: Quattro FX -- Please post feedback on it

Well, after using the Quattro Fx for the past month and struggling with leaks and many strap adjustments, I think I have finally got it to work. Last night my AHI was 0.9. First time ever for me and especially good considering I use an S8 machine which seems to record much higher HI's than the S9. I...
by Ms.Snuffleupagus
Wed Mar 09, 2011 6:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Papillow
Replies: 12
Views: 4889

Re: Papillow

Hi napmaster,
I am gonna check out this pillow at the Costco near me. Looks good!