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by Lauperfan
Thu Sep 15, 2016 12:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New to Dreamwear
Replies: 19
Views: 9308

Re: New to Dreamwear

Thanks for replying, lathnos. I'm glad you are finding relief and that Dreamwear seems to be the best fit for you. I'm hoping I'll be able to say the same thing sooner than later. Facebook just reminded me that today is my six-year anniversary for having a CPAP. And I'm still waiting for a good fit ...
by Lauperfan
Thu Sep 15, 2016 8:38 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New to Dreamwear
Replies: 19
Views: 9308

Re: New to Dreamwear

Does anyone else have recommendations for sleeping better on their side using the Dreamwear? I find it works best while on my back, but I want to switch to my sides now and then. When I do, the sound of the air goes up considerably and makes it very hard to sleep.
by Lauperfan
Wed Sep 14, 2016 10:45 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New to Dreamwear
Replies: 19
Views: 9308

Re: New to Dreamwear

Interesting post for several reasons: First, I'm sorry your tech was rushing you. This is a situation that deserves a patient technician who cares about your comfort and full understanding of how your device and mask work! I hope you go back soon if only to express that you want a different tech who...
by Lauperfan
Wed Sep 14, 2016 9:49 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New to Dreamwear
Replies: 19
Views: 9308

Re: New to Dreamwear

Thank you all for responding! Kind of a shame that there are HUNDREDS more replies to the "Should Donald Trump Drop Out" post than to actual cpap-related posts. Grr. The noise factor: I'm assuming it's because the under-nose slip is wide and therefore more audible than a nasal chamber, for example. ...
by Lauperfan
Tue Sep 13, 2016 11:07 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New to Dreamwear
Replies: 19
Views: 9308

Re: New to Dreamwear

Thanks, Grace! I will check your thread in just a few minutes. I truly hope I can adjust to this mask. I'm trying not to give up hope, but this is going on years of trying now ... Also, I stopped using the humidifier altogether. It was making my congestion worse. It's nice not fooling with it. I may...
by Lauperfan
Tue Sep 13, 2016 9:31 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: New to Dreamwear
Replies: 19
Views: 9308

New to Dreamwear

Hi, everyone! So ... I'm on my fourth mask. Sigh. Nothing has seemed to be a good fit for me. With nasal congestion issues due to CPAP therapy, the pillows/prongs didn't work and I couldn't keep using Afrin. After a few other masks, I was finally fitted with the Dreamwear. I'm only on day three, but...
by Lauperfan
Wed May 18, 2016 9:12 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Condensation? Eson mask? Humidifier or not?
Replies: 10
Views: 1650

Re: Condensation? Eson mask? Humidifier or not?

Pugsy, I live in Long Beach, CA, where it is always the same temperature. LOL. Unless, of course, it's just hotter. It never rains. Also, there's been no change in temperature, either outside or inside the house/bedroom. Last night, I turned my humidifier down from 5 to 2. I didn't have a single dro...
by Lauperfan
Tue May 17, 2016 4:15 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Condensation? Eson mask? Humidifier or not?
Replies: 10
Views: 1650

Re: Condensation? Eson mask? Humidifier or not?

These are all great questions. I'll have to check into the diffuser thing on the Eson because I didn't know about it until you mentioned it, nor did I know it may have something to do with condensation. But I wonder why it wouldn't have been a problem two nights ago? If so, I will not be continuing ...
by Lauperfan
Tue May 17, 2016 12:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Condensation? Eson mask? Humidifier or not?
Replies: 10
Views: 1650

Re: Condensation? Eson mask? Humidifier or not?

Thanks again. I appreciate your helpful advice. I will reduce my humidity level to 2 and see if that helps. It's on a five right now. I am certainly not confident if the humidity has caused this congestion or not, only that I never had it before CPAP therapy. I do know that the humidifier does not b...
by Lauperfan
Tue May 17, 2016 11:22 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Condensation? Eson mask? Humidifier or not?
Replies: 10
Views: 1650

Re: Condensation? Eson mask? Humidifier or not?

Thanks again. That is a wealth of information. Interestingly, I didn't notice the Q cover or what its purpose served on my mask. It wasn't discussed when given to me last week. I just knew that the actual mask felt better than the Wisp. If the condensation continues to be a problem, I will investiga...
by Lauperfan
Tue May 17, 2016 10:41 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Condensation? Eson mask? Humidifier or not?
Replies: 10
Views: 1650

Re: Condensation? Eson mask? Humidifier or not?

Thanks, Pugsy! Actually, I'm going on 9 months of continuous therapy and I've never ONCE had a drop of condensation from any of my masks. I am at work, so I can't tell you what the number is on my machine, nor if I have a heated hose capability. I just know that I've been instructed to set on my "he...
by Lauperfan
Tue May 17, 2016 10:03 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Condensation? Eson mask? Humidifier or not?
Replies: 10
Views: 1650

Condensation? Eson mask? Humidifier or not?

Hi, everyone: So now I'm on my THIRD mask. This one: https://www.google.com/search?q=eson+nasal+mask&biw=1055&bih=763&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=0ahUKEwjFhIiqseHMAhVTzmMKHR-IBcQQ_AUIBygC#imgrc=RzZ8vXzBvZf73M%3A The first night was OK because it was similar to my Wisp mask, but had cloth ins...
by Lauperfan
Fri May 13, 2016 9:59 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Provent Therapy?
Replies: 4
Views: 1208

Provent Therapy?

Has anyone had success with this? After trying several masks, I'm so beyond frustrated!! My technician recommended I try this new therapy http://www.proventtherapy.com, which was FDA approved and has successfully treated 72% of patients in clinical trials. NO mask and NO machine. Sounds great to me....
by Lauperfan
Wed Apr 06, 2016 9:25 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Wisp vs. Airfit P10
Replies: 7
Views: 2677

Wisp vs. Airfit P10

Hi, everyone: I started therapy 6 months ago and have been using the nasal pillows. I don't think I've had a good night's sleep since starting, for the following reasons: I often have a stuffed up nostril (at least one, and I never had this issue before), and using Afrin longer than two consecutive ...
by Lauperfan
Tue Nov 10, 2015 12:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cold/plugged up nose and Airfit P10
Replies: 10
Views: 1480

Re: Cold/plugged up nose and Airfit P10

I agree, Ladyflower. My husband said I snored last night (as I did before starting CPAP two weeks ago), but to me, it's worth not having a suffocating feeling. We'll see if Afrin helps, or if I just suffer through this congestion. On the bright side, I slept OK for the first time in two weeks becaus...