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by mike95490
Sun Aug 05, 2012 5:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dry nose, even with humidifier
Replies: 18
Views: 7781

Re: Dry nose, even with humidifier

chunkyfrog wrote:Has California solved their electric supply problems?
It is summer, and usage may be unusually high this year.
Your community may be experiencing voltage drops.
The power brick for the machines (or their internal powersupply) is supposed to allow for some minor power quality issues.
by mike95490
Sun Aug 05, 2012 5:32 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: POLL: Which type of mask is your primary mask?
Replies: 57
Views: 35170

Re: POLL: Which type of mask is your primary mask?

What's the difference between Nasal Pillows and Nasal Prongs ?

are prongs just the air tube for supplemental Oxygen that you see everyone in the movies at the hospital, using ?
by mike95490
Sun Aug 05, 2012 2:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How to read Sleepyhead data?
Replies: 16
Views: 9638

Re: How to read Sleepyhead data?

on a side note, how do ya'll get the pie charts to show in sleepyhead I just get a [ ? ] in the spot everyone shows a pie chart?
(uploaded a pic to the sleepyhead facebook owner, photobucket non-cooperative today)
by mike95490
Sun Aug 05, 2012 9:19 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Must Choose Between CPAP & Sore Face
Replies: 12
Views: 1658

Re: Must Choose Between CPAP & Sore Face

Ditto on checking the mask seals for allergens, try a supercleaning in a dishwasher alone (if you have one) there may be "manufacturing" residue on the mask/seals that are irritating you. Too tight of straps will cause leaks too. Start loose, laying down, and slowly tighten straps,or lightly press o...
by mike95490
Sun Aug 05, 2012 9:12 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Allergic reaction to mask + SOLUTION
Replies: 41
Views: 31204

Re: Allergic reaction to mask + SOLUTION

Both the Milk of Magnesia and dishwashing soap are strong chemical bases which react to acids. I wonder if that isn't breaking down something. The skin oils and acids, I hope. My skin is so acidic, I destroy watch backs and bands in less than a year (yes, I shower daily). Latest watch is 4 years ol...
by mike95490
Sat Aug 04, 2012 5:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: forum configuration help
Replies: 3
Views: 617

Re: forum configuration help

Unread posts are flagged with a little red table next to avatar. Once read there is no little red tablet thing. http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j347/Oneshot1949/unread.jpg There are no sub forums. One giant forum with the most recent post going to the top of the page. Thanks, knowing the unread...
by mike95490
Sat Aug 04, 2012 4:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Allergic reaction to mask + SOLUTION
Replies: 41
Views: 31204

Re: Allergic reaction to mask + SOLUTION

About once a month, I run my headgear (silicone) and nasal pillows through the dishwasher with a load of dishes. Then I rinse the nasal pillows out a couple times, till they don't smell like soap or bleach, and store them as spares for "The Time you Cannot Get Gear". Looking at them later, and using...
by mike95490
Sat Aug 04, 2012 4:18 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: forum configuration help
Replies: 3
Views: 617

forum configuration help

Sorry, I'm new here, but was trying to find how to sort the topics, and look only for "Unread Posts". everything seems to be in one giant forum, I'm not able to find sub-forums, Mask, Nasal Pillow, Software .... and so on. Suggestions ? Some setting in my profile ?

Thanks
by mike95490
Sat Aug 04, 2012 3:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Do you use your humidifier all year?
Replies: 14
Views: 1540

Re: Do you use your humidifier all year?

I often just fill the tank, and let the air blow over the unheated water. When the humidity gets low, I'll crank up the heater, but hey, if my nose humidifies OK for 18 hours a day, and I have no issues, a few more hours don't hurt. I use nasal pillow system and my mouth stays closed, so I don't see...
by mike95490
Sat Aug 04, 2012 3:14 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Another Battery Option
Replies: 113
Views: 52731

Re: Another Battery Option

Mike here. New member, also member @ windsun solar forums. I'll repost a posting I made there about my experience with a portable power jump start pack (so good, I bought a 2nd one for use in LA for power outages when I'm not camping). The one I use off grid at night, is recharged after each use wit...