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by apneawho
Thu Sep 20, 2012 4:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Swift FX Pillows for Trade
Replies: 1
Views: 721

Re: Swift FX Pillows for Trade

Hi all. Mediums are spoken for. I have 1 size small left. PM me please if you have an unused XS you would like to trade. Thanks
by apneawho
Thu Sep 20, 2012 5:52 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Minimum pressure on ResMed S9 Autoset
Replies: 13
Views: 9326

Re: Minimum pressure on ResMed S9 Autoset

After an event, it will maintain a pressure that represses another event. It has internal algorithms and sensors that determine this. It make take a pressure of around 6 to keep your otherwise collapsed airway open. My magic numerber is 14.2. Each person's anatomy is different.
by apneawho
Thu Sep 20, 2012 5:44 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Swift FX Pillows for Trade
Replies: 1
Views: 721

Swift FX Pillows for Trade

I have 2 mediun and 1 small Swift FX nasal pillows, unused, for trade. I need XS. Please PM. Thanks
by apneawho
Fri Jun 29, 2012 6:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Insomnia and Art Bell on Coast to Coast AM. Anybody else?
Replies: 8
Views: 2020

Re: Insomnia and Art Bell on Coast to Coast AM. Anybody else?

My husband and I laugh about how George Noory can keep a straight face and straight voice when commenting on some of those weird topics. He is so good at remaining neutral and non-offensive to everyone.
by apneawho
Fri Jun 29, 2012 6:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie with nose question...
Replies: 7
Views: 1220

Re: Newbie with nose question...

Hi Newbie, Welcome. Being a mouthbreather does not preclude you from trying other types of masks. You can use a chin strap or tape or chin up strips. After about 6 months of taping, I was able to re-train myself to keep my mouth closed. I haven't taped in 6 months and am doing great with nasal pillo...
by apneawho
Sat Jun 23, 2012 10:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: XPAP wedding/honeymoon
Replies: 19
Views: 3068

Re: XPAP wedding/honeymoon

Congratulations on the wedding, honeymoon and positive attitudes! Your story is so refreshing. Wishing you many years of wedded bliss. My husband and I both use S9's and we are so much happier and healthier with a good night's sleep.
by apneawho
Sat Jun 23, 2012 10:05 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Stomach sleeper needs HELP
Replies: 16
Views: 3464

Re: Stomach sleeper needs HELP

Google the Falcon position for sleeping as an option. I am also a stomach sleeper. I have found I can use an extra pillow under my side/stomach to allow me to sleep in an almost stomach position with ease. I have nasal pillows.
by apneawho
Sat Jun 23, 2012 10:02 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: first airplane trip with machine
Replies: 16
Views: 2835

Re: first airplane trip with machine

I just flew in and out of Reagan National and ATL Hartsfield International was not asked to unpack my cpap bag. I placed the zipped bag in a bin by itself, it went thru the scanner and no questions asked, no swabbing, no inspections. I did not have any liquid packed. Just machine, mask and extension...
by apneawho
Fri Apr 20, 2012 12:28 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New to CPAP -- Humidity Question
Replies: 4
Views: 1177

Re: New to CPAP -- Humidity Question

Hi Paul, I have same machine, but use the climate line so humidty is set to a temperature. You will find you use more water some nights and less others. Depends on climate conditions and your body. I fill mine below max fill line and usually have plenty left in the morning. You can continue to use t...
by apneawho
Thu Mar 08, 2012 9:12 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cpap Pillow?
Replies: 13
Views: 4138

Re: Cpap Pillow?

I use regular pillows, but I use the Sobakawa cloud intermittently. I switch things up depending on mood. Sobakawa available at BB+B for $20. It is small so I use it on top of a regular size feather pillow. Some of our members swear by the Buckwheat hull pillows. The hulls are firm and cool and don'...
by apneawho
Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:33 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Hose hanger?
Replies: 23
Views: 10479

Re: Hose hanger?

I like many others users & Forum members like CozyHoze Boss™ from Pur-Sleep.com http://www.pur-sleep.com/img_thumb.asp?i=BertDouble_edited.jpg&w=220 GREAT for traveling http://www.sharpstones.com/pixs/hamster.gif -- I've used it for 3-4 years with out a single problem and it fits in a small band-ai...
by apneawho
Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:29 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: S9 autoset machine. How old?
Replies: 6
Views: 1863

Re: S9 autoset machine. How old?

It is possible to see number of hours blower has run. Look for that.
by apneawho
Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:27 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Thankful for Auto!
Replies: 5
Views: 1472

Re: Thankful for Auto!

That is fantastic! Best wishes for continued success.
by apneawho
Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:23 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Auto adjusting resmed problems help!
Replies: 6
Views: 1711

Re: Auto adjusting resmed problems help!

My husband has an adjustable resmed machine.. He uses a resmed mask.. He rate is adjusted between 4-18. It adjusts through the night... But it takes an hour or so before he stops snoring... Or hitting himself.. The mask doesn't leak.. I don't even bother going to bed for atleast an hour after he do...
by apneawho
Fri Feb 10, 2012 11:46 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How to sanitize equipment and how often?
Replies: 16
Views: 5268

Re: How to sanitize equipment and how often?

We wash our humidifier tanks, hoses, and mask parts in warm soapy water (ivory liquid soap) once a week. If we are busy or forget, we don't sweat it. We use distilled water in our humidifiers so there is no buildup. Hubby wipes his mask with mask wipe each day.